Summer College Intern Unpaid
Position Type: Temporary
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Introduction
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking college students to work in our Minneapolis office. These positions usually require a minimum 30 hour ten week commitment but the Public Benefits Intern Position could be accomplished in a shorter time frame. In your cover letter, please indicate which practice group(s) you are interested in and how many hours per week you will be available to work.
As an equal opportunity employer, MMLA is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply. We welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further our goal of equal justice for all. We are committed to a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.
Practice Groups
- Immigration Law Project (ILP) :
- ILP provides legal representation to clients in a full range of immigration contexts, including removal/deportation defense, adjustment of status, citizenship, and VAWA-based cases (U and T visas). College interns must be fluent in a second language, preferably Spanish or Somali. Job duties would include: (1) assisting with outreach opportunities, (2) interpretation and translation, (3) assisting with preparing forms for immigration filings, (4) country conditions research, and (5) assisting the Immigration Law Project in developing templates and brief banks to permit our staff to most efficiently serve our clients, among other duties appropriate to the intern’s abilities and serving the needs of ILP clients.
- Public Benefits Unit: Legal Aid’s public benefits attorneys and staff help people who rely on cash, food and medical assistance programs, when their benefits are denied, terminated or reduced. The college intern would create a Public Benefits manual for the unit. It would be used to orient new staff and law clerks. The intern would pull together the statutes, manuals and other materials.
What’s in it for you?
- We believe in work-life harmony. This role offers the flexibility to blend remote work with in-office collaboration.
- MMLA provides on-the-job training and mentorship, with opportunities for growth within the organization.
Why MMLA?
- We’re not just ticking boxes. We’re genuinely committed to diversity. Bring your unique identity, experiences, and perspectives—we want them all!
- Our mission? Equal justice for all. In your cover letter, tell us how your background can amplify this cause. Let’s change our lives together.
- Discrimination and harassment have no place here. We’re building a respectful, supportive workplace where everyone thrives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Apply the principles of MMLA's Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions..
- Duties as described above and other additional assigned duties.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the needs of low-income/vulnerable clients.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
- Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle a variety of assignments while building collaborative relationships with clients, staff, and the community.
Preferred Qualifications
- Diverse economic, social, or cultural experiences preferred.
Application Submission
Submit resume, cover letter, transcript, and list of references expressing interest in the position through our Career Page at https://mylegalaid.org/about-us/employment/ . Applications close 3/1/25.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in our employee selection process, please contact Megan Cook at mcook@mylegalaid.org .
Please direct all other inquiries to hiring@mylegalaid.org .
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. This position is subject to collective bargaining agreements.
