Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. (DMRS) has an opening for a (paid) Legal Intern within its Removal Defense Unit. DMRS is a full service immigration legal aid organization providing high quality free and low cost legal services to individuals residing within the geographical boundaries of the Catholic Diocese of El Paso.
The Legal Intern will work with the Staff Attorneys in the Removal Defense Unit in all aspects of case screening and representation including, conducting intakes, conducting legal research, preparing documentation for submission to the local immigration court, preparing clients for their hearing before the court, representing clients before the court and other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Staff Attorneys or Executive Director. DMRS serves both detained and non-detained individuals that reside within our service area. Depending on client needs, the Legal Intern may assist with applications for Cancellation of Removal for both LPRs and Non-LPRs, asylum, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, Requests for prosecutorial discretion, and other applications for relief, as appropriate.
NOTE: free background check done by El Paso Diocese and free Safe Environments training required.
Send via email:
cover letter, resume and writing sample to Katie Hudak, Development Coordinator, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc., 2400A East Yandell Drive, El Paso, TX 79903 chudak@dmrs-ep.org
