Legal Intern

Monmouth University; Covina (CA); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid internship

Résumé du poste

Unknown is seeking a motivated intern to support a boutique immigration law office in Covina. You will assist attorneys by preparing filing documents, contacting agencies to check status, and maintaining case databases during a paid six-month commitment.

Preferred candidates are pre-law students or those with strong MS Word/MS Outlook skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Opportunities for conversion may arise after one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Pre-law students are preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Ability to prioritize projects.
• Attention to detail.
• Office work experience preferred but not required.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsabilités

• Work under attorney and case manager’s supervision to prepare filing documents
• Contact government agency to check case status
• Maintain internal database and update case status
• Prepare and update template documents
• Process incoming and outgoing mail
• Work on other ad hoc projects, including admin projects

Connaissances

MS Word

MS Outlook

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

We are a boutique immigration law office located in the city of Covina. Internship at our office offers a challenging and rewarding experience to provide students with an opportunity to explore the practice of law in a boutique firm environment. You’ll be part of a team of dedicated professionals, applying your vision and talent to the shared goal of moving forward the dreams of immigrants coming to this country.

This is a paid internship. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required, with preference given to candidates available for over a year. After completing a one-year commitment, the position may be considered for conversion to a Legal Assistant role.

Working during normal business hours is preferred (between 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work under attorney and case manager’s supervision to prepare filing documents
• Contact government agency to check case status
• Maintain internal database and update case status
• Prepare and update template documents
• Process incoming and outgoing mail
• Work on other ad hoc projects, including admin projects

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree; Pre-law students are preferred
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Outlook
• Ability to prioritize projects
• Attention to detail
• Office work experience preferred but not required
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.