Remote Legal Intern/Extern — Litigation Research & Drafting

International Refugee Assistance Project, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Pay $17/hr

New York office optional

Academic credit possible

Job summary

The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) offers a paid remote internship with optional New York office, for 10 weeks starting June 7, 2027. You will conduct intake interviews, draft affidavits, and support litigation through research and document preparation.

Applicants must be a rising 2L or 3L in a U.S. JD program, with strong writing and research skills, proficiency in Google Workspace, and excellent English. Externships for academic credit may be available.

Qualifications

• Rising 2L or 3L in a U.S. JD program.
• Strong research and writing abilities.
• Excellent English communication; Google Workspace proficient.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews and identify client needs for litigation, including explaining litigation and drafting affidavits.
• Perform factual and legal research in support of ongoing or planned litigation.
• Prepare litigation documents and participate in cite-checking.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Google Workspace

multilingual advantage

Education

JD program student in US

Job description

The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) offers a paid remote internship with optional New York office, for 10 weeks starting June 7, 2027. You will conduct intake interviews, draft affidavits, and support litigation through research and document preparation.

Applicants must be a rising 2L or 3L in a U.S. JD program, with strong writing and research skills, proficiency in Google Workspace, and excellent English. Externships for academic credit may be available.