Lutheran Social Services (LSS) of New England is a non-profit organization that provides legal services to asylum seekers as well as victims of violent crime, human trafficking, and domestic violence. The program also provides legal assistance to noncitizens with basic immigration applications, such as family petitions, adjustment of status applications, and citizenship applications.
The legal unit is currently seeking a legal intern to assist clients who are applying for immigration relief. The intern will work directly with a staff attorney in the program and have the opportunity to attend client meetings, community presentations, and hearings at Immigration Court whenever possible. The internship is unpaid.
The intern’s duties will include:
- Assisting clients to complete applications/petitions;
- Conducting intake interviews with potential clients;
- Assisting staff attorneys to represent asylum seekers, including: researching country conditions, conducting legal research, drafting affidavits, and interpreting (depending on language proficiency);
- Assisting staff attorneys to prepare VAWA self-petitions, U/T visa applications, and asylum applications.
- Preparing advocacy materials for “know your rights” presentations; and
- Assisting staff with trainings, meetings, and special projects.
Candidates should have the following qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in law school;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Excellent research skills;
- Foreign language proficiency preferred (especially Spanish); and
- Demonstrated interest in human rights and immigration issues (immigration experience is preferred but not required).
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and two references with phone numbers to:
Julie Dahlstrom
Lutheran Social Services
51 Union Street, Suite 222
Worcester, MA 01608
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julie Dahlstrom at (508) 754-1121, ext. 417, or jdahlstrom@lssne.org.
