Legal Intern, Immigration
Company: District of Columbia Bar
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Legal Intern, Immigration
provides legal research, legal analysis, and support to Pro Bono
Center clinics and programs. The internship is expected to begin
June 2026 and will run through August 2026. This is an hourly
position working up to 35 hours per week. ESSENTIAL DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES Assists staff attorneys and managing attorneys in
preparing for legal clinics and resource centers. Provides legal
research and legal analysis on immigration issues and related topic
areas. Staffs the Quarterly Immigration Clinic (remote and/or in
person). Reviews documents providing legal information for accuracy
and advises Pro Bono Center attorneys on necessary changes to any
such documents. Updates and drafts new materials for
self-represented litigants and responds to and maintains records of
requests for materials or information. Conducts intakes with
clients, both remotely and in person. Refers appropriate matters to
Pro Bono Center programs as well as other area legal services
providers. Helps to identify emerging issues and develops
recommendations for service models. Assists in preparing community
outreach and legal education materials for prospective clients and
community members. Drafts forms, pleadings, reports,
correspondence, notices, and other documents for attorney review.
Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Interns
must be enrolled in a full-time or part-time ABA accredited law
school program. Proficiency in Spanish. Demonstrated interest in
public interest law. Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365. Strong
writing skills. Ability to attend in-person meetings and events as
needed. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and
contributing to an inclusive working environment. Excellent oral
and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and customer
service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to
interact, including in-person, with Bar members, volunteers,
vendors, the public and Pro Bono Center and Bar employees. Ability
to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive
information. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Law school clinical
experience. Experience with a legal services organization that
provides legal services to indigent individuals. Interested law
students should submit the following: · Cover letter indicating
interest and dates of availability, · Résumé, · A writing sample –
3 to 5 pages in length, and · An unofficial transcript. This
position is currently a hybrid position, with days worked in the
office and days worked remotely. The hybrid status of this position
may change at any time subject to the Pro Bono Center’s discretion.
This is not an attempt to list all essential functions of this
position. Job duties may change over time based on Pro Bono Center
needs. The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is proud to be an Equal
Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not
discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status,
disability status, or any other applicable characteristics
protected by law. The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is committed to
providing qualified individuals with reasonable accommodations to
perform the essential functions of their jobs, pursuant to
applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of
the application process, please contact Human Resources. As part of
the accommodation process, we will conduct an individualized
interactive process and may ask you for additional information. Any
final hiring decisions or start dates may be delayed while the
accommodation review process is ongoing if the individual cannot
begin work without the requested accommodation.
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