Legal Services Intern, Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative (Paid)

The Legal Services Intern will be part of the Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative (DDDI), a publicly funded project that provides representation for immigrants who are detained or are facing removal in New Jersey. The Legal Services Intern will work with and under the supervision of AFSC staff to conduct intakes with immigrants for eligibility for humanitarian and family-based forms of immigration relief; provide critical support in removal defense cases; prepare applications for submission to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); assist with legal research and writing; and work with clients to gather information and documents needed in support of their immigration cases. Depending on COVID guidelines, the internship will offer the opportunity to observe and participate in immigration court proceedings, as well as USCIS interviews.