Jobs in Montgomery County, MD

About the role

The Children’s Legal Services (CLS)  Legal Intern will support CLS attorneys in providing services to unaccompanied youth who entered the U.S. without a parent or legal guardian and who face deportation/removal in immigration court proceedings. This position is for the Fall semester and requires a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week. Ability to work in-person at the Silver Spring office and at a minimum of 15 hours per week is required.

What you'll bring

• Minimum 15 hours or up to 37.5 per week
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited JD or LLM program.
• Strong desire to help immigrant youth in Maryland
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and have high attention to detail.
• Competency in Microsoft Office, data tracking, and file management
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Patience, understanding, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
• Adherence to IRC code of conduct, volunteer and workplace policies
• This position reports to the Managing Attorney or  Senior Staff Attorney.
• This position is for the Fall semester and requires a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week.