Immigration & Human Rights Paralegal Intern

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Transportation costs covered

Team lunches provided

Mentorship from attorneys and paraleg4

Resumo da oferta

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Washington, DC seeks an Immigration & Human Rights Paralegal Intern. The role provides hands-on exposure to asylum, humanitarian and family-based immigration matters, with a focus on research, writing, and admin support.

Work is hybrid, about 15-20 hours weekly for 10-12 weeks, including one in-person day at the DC office. Start mid-January with a weekly schedule of 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, and a compensation of $18.50 per hour.

Qualificações

• Current or recent undergraduate student.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions carefully.
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsabilidades

• Conduct country conditions research for asylum, humanitarian, and family-based cases.
• Draft basic cover letters, templates, or simple correspondence under attorney/paralegal supervision.
• Support preparation of legal summaries, timelines, translations, or declarations as needed.
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and indexing of evidence packets.
• Track deadlines, update internal case management tools, and help maintain digital case files.
• Support document review, data entry, and preparation of mailing or submission packets.
• Scan, print, and organize physical and digital documents.
• Help maintain office organization and workspaces.
• Perform other administrative tasks that support efficient office operations.

Conhecimentos

Research skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Formação académica

Undergraduate student

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Immigration & Human Rights Paralegal Intern

Washington, DC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1076

About the Internship

This internship program is designed for current undergraduate students interested in immigration law, international human rights, or public interest work. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to the day-to-day operations of an immigration law practice, with a focus on humanitarian and family-based immigration matters, including asylum, deportation defense, family petitions, and advocacy before international bodies.

Interns will join the team for one semester under a hybrid model, working approximately 15-20 hours per week for 10-12 weeks, including one in-person day each week at our DC office.

This is a non-client-facing role that provides meaningful opportunities to develop legal research, case preparation, and administrative skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Writing

• Conduct country conditions research for asylum, humanitarian, and family-based cases
• Draft basic cover letters, templates, or simple correspondence under attorney/paralegal supervision
• Support preparation of legal summaries, timelines, translations, or declarations as needed

Case Preparation & File Management

• Assist with the preparation, organization, and indexing of evidence packets
• Track deadlines, update internal case management tools, and help maintain digital case files
• Support document review, data entry, and preparation of mailing or submission packets

Administrative & Operational Support

• Scan, print, and organize physical and digital documents
• Help maintain office organization and workspaces
• Perform other administrative tasks that support efficient office operations

Qualifications

Required

• Current or recent undergraduate student
• Strong research and writing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions carefully
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred

• Academic or extracurricular interest or experience in immigration, international studies, political science, public interest, or human rights
• Language skills (e.g., Spanish, French, Arabic, etc.) are a plus but not required

Time Commitment & Schedule

• Start Date: Mid-January, depending on class schedule
• Duration: 10-12 weeks, approximately 20 hours per week
• Schedule: Flexible within Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
• In-Person Requirement: At least one day per week at our D.C. office (located next to the Friendship Heights metro stop)
• $18.50/hr
• Transportation costs covered (Metro or Parking)
• Team lunches provided
• Direct mentorship from experienced attorneys and paralegals
• Exposure to meaningful immigration and international human rights matters

Timeline

• All applications must be submitted by November 1, 2026.
• If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified by the end of November.
• Final decisions will be made by the first week of December, although offers may be made on a rolling basis.