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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

Assistant Supervising Attorney

Open until filled.

The Assistant Supervising Attorney will provide delegated legal oversight, mentorship, and case review while maintaining an active caseload, supporting the Supervising Attorney in ensuring high-quality, compliant legal services.

Location: Flexible work environment with hybrid & in-office options; primarily based out of the Twin Cities Metro Area/NW Minnesota/Fargo/Southern Minnesota.

Bilingual Front Desk Receptionist

Open until filled

The Front Desk Receptionist plays a key role in creating a welcoming, professional, and supportive environment for visitors, clients, and staff. As one of the first points of contact for ILCM, this position manages the organization’s main reception area, greets and directs guests, answers and routes phone calls, responds to general inquiries, connects clients with appropriate ILCM services and resources, and provides high-quality administrative support to help ensure smooth daily operations.

Location: In-office at our Saint Paul, MN main office

Advocacy and Organizing Associate

Open until filled

This role advances ILCM’s mission through strategic policy advocacy, coalition-building, community engagement, and public policy education, with a primary focus on state and local immigrant and refugee policy issues in Minnesota.

Location: Flexible work environment with hybrid & in-office options; based out of 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 Law Clerk/Intern

The Pro Bono Law Clerk/Intern will support the Pro Bono Department in handling naturalization and DACA renewal cases. Working under the supervision of a licensed attorney, the clerk/intern will assist with legal research, presentations, case management, and client communications related to pro bono projects.

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.

Development & Communications Intern or Volunteer

Development and Communications (Dev-Comm) Volunteers play a vital role in supporting ILCM’s fundraising and outreach efforts in highlighting our organization’s impact to our immigrant and refugee community as well as inspiring donor and community engagement. This role is flexible and designed to empower volunteers to choose how they contribute, based on their availability and interests.

IT & Volunteer Engagement Intern

This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting both information technology operations and volunteer engagement within a mission-driven nonprofit organization. Working closely with the People Operations Manager, the intern will develop practical skills in technology support, nonprofit administration, project coordination, and volunteer management while contributing to programs that serve immigrants and refugees across Minnesota and North Dakota.

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:

  1. What is your interest in ILCM’s work?
  2. What contributions can you bring to the organization?
  3. 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: