SPRING 2025 EXTERN – LUCHA PROGRAM
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2024 Spring Extern – Lucha Program
Location: Florida
About Americans for Immigrant Justice (AI Justice):
Americans for Immigrant Justice (AI Justice), an award-winning not-for-profit legal services organization founded in 1996 to protect and promote the basic human rights of immigrants, has a multicultural and a multilingual staff. AI Justice has represented clients from around the world and is recognized as a powerful advocate and national leader for immigrants' rights. AI Justice works closely with traditional civil rights groups as well as grassroots organizations and local, state and national government officials to affect positive change in immigration policies.
About the Lucha Program
Founded in 1997, AI Justice’s Lucha Program provides free legal representation to immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The Lucha team confronts challenges faced by immigrant survivors through a combination of direct services and systemic advocacy. Lucha also plays a pivotal role in educating law enforcement and other government agencies at the local, state, and national levels about how to effectively support immigrant survivors of abuse and trafficking.
Spring 2024 Legal Externship Opportunities for the Lucha Program
Externs will have the opportunity to directly support the Lucha staff attorneys and clients by assisting with:
· Contacting potential clients for legal pre-screenings to determine eligibility for a legal consultation;
· Legal consultations under the supervision of an attorney;
· Gathering documentation and drafting personal statements on behalf of clients;
· Applications for relief such as VAWA Self-petitions, U-nonimmigrant status, T-nonimmigrant status, and any other immigration benefit for which a survivor may qualify;
· Preparing for legal proceedings, including before the immigration court and USCIS;
· Legal research and writing; and
· Know Your Rights presentations.
Qualifications
· • Fluency in Spanish or Haitian Creole is preferred
· • Currently enrolled at an accredited law school
· • Must be willing to submit to an extensive background check, including FBI, statewide repository, and sex offender registry check
To Apply
E-mail your resume and cover letter to careers@aijustice.org and ajhernandez@aijustice.org with the subject line “2024 Lucha Spring Legal Extern.” Our office is located in Miami, Florida. Certain tasks such may require in-person appearance. Applications will be considered from all classes including 1Ls and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. There is no monetary compensation, but academic credit may be available depending on the school the student is enrolled at. Those seeking externships must commit to a minimum of 20 hours a week.
JR LAWYER (LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE)
General Description Of Position
Please note:this is an on-site position based inManagua, Nicaragua.Only Nicaraguan applicants will be accepted
We are looking for a results-driven Jr. Lawyer (Legal and Compliance) to join our legal team. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the company's operations remain compliant with local and international regulations, particularly in the areas of alcohol distribution and corporate law. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research skills, experience in legal document preparation, and a solid understanding of regulatory compliance in both the Nicaraguan and US markets. The Jr. Lawyer will also be responsible for maintaining internal compliance systems, preparing legal documents, and fostering positive relationships with regulators and key stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain compliance with Nicaraguan law
• Prepare contracts for different legal scenarios
• Maintain current knowledge of legal developments relevant to each location and industry sector
• Trademark Registration (US)
• Creation of legal documents
• 3 tier system, alcohol distribution chain:
• DTC (Direct to Consumer) distribution permit applications and renewals
• Wholesale Permit Applications
• Registration and Monitoring of COLA
• Creation of corporations and LLC's
• Obtaining EIN (Employer Identification Number)
• DBA Creation
• Perform legal research
• Organize and strengthen the databases and tracking systems
• Analyzing and updating existing compliance policies and related documentation
• Communicating compliance policies and guidelines to Management and designated departments
• Developing and executing new policies and procedures as required
• Applying for compliance certification and regulatory approval
• Maintaining communication with regulators and following up on applications
• Keeping up with compliance requirements and amendments to regulations
• Synthesize and arrange information as well as establish reference tools to make usability easy by the team
Requirements
• Fulfill at least 1- 2 years’ experience in legal positions
• Bachelor’s degree in law
• Effective research and professional networking skills
• Skilled in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook at an advanced level
• Decent knowledge of legal requirements and procedures
• Ideal knowledge or experience working with US compliance
• Ideal knowledge or experience working with DTC and wholesale permits
Qualifications
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Diligence and attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Good project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and client-facing skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Confidence and great negotiating skills
• Required to use discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Extremely detail orientated, focus on data entry accuracy