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Standby position: Pro bono attorney for asylum and immigration

Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    1-5 hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Immigrants or Refugees, Legal Assistance
    Other Requirements:
    JD preferred; law students with direct asylum and / or immigration experience may be considered.

    Description

    PPSC RSP is seeking attorneys who are willing to provide pro bono services to support asylum seekers with the asylum application process and immigration process

    PPSC RSP will pair volunteer attorneys with mental health professionals and translators, as required, to support them with affidavits and psychological evaluations associated with the asylum-seeking process.

    Volunteer skills required include, but are not limited to:

    • Full understanding and knowledge of asylum-seeking and US immigration processes
    • Clear communication skills explaining the process to asylum-seekers and clinicians
    • Attention to detail assisting with preparing statements; providing testimony that is clear, accurate, and consistent
    • Document review, edits
    • Act as consultant, advisor, helper
    • JD preferred; law students with asylum experience may be considered

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    New York, NY, USA

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