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ILCM is an organization with over 30 employees across five locations in the State of Minnesota including two St. Paul offices and offices in Austin, Moorhead, and Worthington. Additionally, ILCM has recently expanded to provide services in North Dakota.
We are grateful to our dedicated and hardworking staff who make our work possible. We look for individuals who share our mission of enhancing opportunities for immigrants and refugees through legal representation for low-income individuals, and through education and advocacy with diverse communities.
Current Job Openings
Staff Attorney
Open until filled
The Southeast Asian Defense Response Project Staff Attorney will work in close partnership with Southeast Asian Freedom Network, Man Forward, and Transforming Generations to increase legal access and resources to our Southeast Asian Communities in Minnesota. The Staff Attorney is responsible for legal representation in a variety of immigration matters, including immigration court cases, and for providing information, technical assistance, outreach, and training on behalf of income-eligible persons.
Location: Flexible work environment with hybrid & in-office options; primarily based out of the Twin Cities Metro Area.
ILCM is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. ILCM provides equal opportunity to all applicants for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and will not refuse to hire any qualified individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual by reason of an employee’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Current Internship Openings
Pro Bono Naturalization Law Clerk/Intern
The Naturalization Law clerk / intern will be detail-oriented to support the pro bono department in handling the naturalization cases. The clerk/intern will work under the supervision of a licensed attorney and will assist with legal research, document preparation, case management, client communication related to naturalization application.
RPO Naturalization Law clerk / Intern (Worthington)
The Naturalization Law clerk / intern will be detail-oriented to support the RPO department in Worthington, MN in handling the naturalization cases. The clerk/intern will work under the supervision of a licensed attorney and will assist with legal research, document preparation, case management, and client communication related to naturalization applications.
Scam Prevention Intern
The scam prevention intern will work directly with Minnesota immigrants in two core ways: (1) helping those who have already been harmed make formal reports to law enforcement and government agencies, and (2) helping community members identify whether the person or organization they are considering hiring is a licensed attorney or a legitimate nonprofit or company authorized to provide immigration services. This is open to Minnesota residents only.
To apply for an internship:
Applicants interested in specific positions should email a resume and cover letter to volunteer@ilcm.org, attn: Volunteer Coordinator. Some positions may have additional requirements such as references or writing samples. For more details, please contact the volunteer coordinator at (651) 641-1011.
Cover letters must address the following points:
- What is your interest in ILCM’s work?
- What contributions can you bring to the organization?
- Why do you believe that advocacy for immigrants is important?
ILCM does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Other volunteering opportunities are available with the following organizations that align closely with ILCM’s values: