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Immigration Legal Services Intern

Title: Immigration Legal Services Intern
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Supervisor: Intern is supervised by a MinKwon Center Staff Attorney

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Compensation: A stipend for transportation and meals will be provided

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Hours: 

  • Fall & Spring: Part-time for a minimum of 10hours/week

  • Summer: Full-time for 40 hours/week

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Duration (specific internship dates will be discussed in person):

  • Fall: September – December

  • Spring: January – May

  • Summer: June – August

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ORGANIZATION HISTORY AND MISSION

The MinKwon Center for Community Action was established in 1984 to meet the needs and concerns of the Korean American community through five program areas: Community Organizing and Advocacy, Social and Legal Services, Civic Participation, Youth Empowerment, and Culture. Since our founding, we have made a profound presence in the Korean American community through various grassroots organizing, education, and advocacy initiatives that address important community issues, including immigration policies at the national, state and city levels, voter rights, and culture awareness. The MinKwon Center places a special emphasis on meeting the needs of our marginalized community members, including youth, elderly, recent immigrants, low-income residents, and limited-English-proficient residents. More recently, it has expanded its program areas to work with the Chinese American community as well.

 

MinKwon Center’s comprehensive Immigrant Rights Legal Clinic provides free legal services to immigrant communities throughout New York in the areas of immigration and housing law. We provide direct legal representation and work closely with  other legal groups and pro bono lawyers to help community members achieve social and economic justice.

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INTERN DESCRIPTION

  • Direct client services: Conduct initial intakes and screenings, assist with immigration applications, engage in regular communication with clients regarding their cases, and act as a liaison for clients with government agencies.

  • Legal research and writing: Conduct in-depth legal research on immigration issues, country conditions, etc. and draft various legal documents including memos and briefs.

  • Community education:  Conduct outreach to affected communities and provide know your rights information.

  • Case management: Record case notes and outcomes in a timely fashion.

  • Participate in regular program meetings.

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REQUIREMENTS 

  • Korean-language or Spanish-language proficiency is highly preferred.

  • Strong organizational skills and independence, requiring minimal supervision.

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Proficiency in Word and Excel.

  • A desire to empower the Asian American community.

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DEADLINE & APPLICATION MATERIALS ​

  • Deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis

  • Application: Please send a cover letter and resume to hr@minkwon.org with “Legal Intern” in the subject heading.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The MinKwon Center for Community Action does not discriminate against current or prospective employees based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, family or dependent status, criminal record, disability, mental illness, sexual orientation, genetics, active military, credit score and history, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.​

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