Legal Extern, Immigration Law

Job overview

The Legal Extern, Immigration Law role is onsite in Lincoln, NE, and pays $25 per hour. The externship is described as paid and offers class credit through the University of Nebraska College of Law. The Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement provides legal representation, refugee services, and social work services to immigrant and refugee communities. Working with a supervising attorney, the extern represents low-income clients in immigration matters while developing practical legal skills. The work supports client goals through research, case preparation, client interaction, and participation in court proceedings as needed.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal research and writing
• draft and file applications for immigration relief
• participate in client interviews and assess relief eligibility
• appear in Immigration Court and state court as dictated by client needs
• use culturally competent and trauma-informed approaches
• address professional ethics issues
• collaborate with the clinic team
• maintain case management and filing documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal extern

immigration law

lincoln ne

center for immigrant & refugee advancement

paid externship

$25/hr

university of nebraska college of law

3l law student

senior-certified law student

client representation

legal research

court appearances

15–20 hours weekly

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid externship
• class credit through the University of Nebraska College of Law
• mentorship from experienced immigration attorneys
• employee wellness program
• travel and expense reimbursement
• possible continued internship or full-time employment.

Why this role

Paid externship with class credit, attorney mentorship, and practical immigration-law clinic experience; possible extension or transition to full-time employment based on organizational needs.

About the employer

Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.