Legal Orientation Program (LOP) Team Intern
Fall 2026

RMIAN is a nonprofit organization that provides free immigration legal and social services to individuals in immigration detention and to children and their families throughout Colorado. RMIAN is committed to providing educational opportunities for undergrad and law students interested in pursuing professions in the field of immigration advocacy.

Internship Overview:

RMIAN has an opening for an LOP Team Intern to work 16-24 hours a week beginning on Friday, September 4, 2026, or Tuesday, September 8, 2026, through or before December 11, 2026. RMIAN may be able to adjust end dates as well as the number of hours worked per week, but must onboard interns on one of the dates listed above. The position is based out of RMIAN’s office in Westminster, Colorado. The intern will be supervised by a staff member on RMIAN’s LOP team and will support the team.  

RMIAN’s Legal Orientation Program is a Know-Your-Rights program that seeks to educate and inform individuals detained at the Aurora immigration detention facility about their rights in removal proceedings, court procedures, release options, and relief from removal. In addition to providing general information, members of the LOP team screen individual cases for referral to volunteer pro bono counsel, as well as to RMIAN direct representation staff attorneys. Additionally, the team is responsible for providing comprehensive pro se support, including individual help sessions and limited-scope representation to people facing deportation proceedings without the assistance of counsel.

While this position is unpaid, RMIAN is happy to coordinate with your academic institution if course credit can be offered for participation in this internship or to certify work for any outside funding source. 

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Is a student or recent graduate of an undergraduate university or college. 

  • Is proficient in English and Spanish (other language proficiency will also be considered); although proficiency in Spanish is required for this position. 

  • Is committed to the principles of human equality, treats everyone with dignity, and is able to effectively and compassionately work with people from diverse backgrounds.  

  • Is interested in learning more about the US immigration system and/or non-profit organizations.   

  • Is competent in Microsoft Office; has administrative office experience (e.g., filing, mailing, printing, scanning, etc.) and/or experience with database systems (e.g., excel or other spreadsheet programs, project or task management software.,

  • Is excited to innovate and streamline administrative processes and contribute to efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment.  

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Mail written materials to individuals detained by ICE and be involved in innovating and maintaining our pro se materials and mail system;

  • Support our ability to respond effectively to messages we receive from people in ICE detention by listening to voice messages (mostly in the Spanish language), transcribing call summaries in English, and updating information in our informational database systems; 

  • Conduct factual research, including country conditions research, to bolster individuals' fear-based claims in Immigration Court and provide presentations to Detention Program staff about these research findings; 

  • Assist RMIAN staff members with evidence gathering on behalf of LOP participants, including occasionally completing translations of key evidence for people in ICE detention; Conduct preliminary calls with individuals detained by ICE to assess language needs and legal needs, and to propel referral to volunteer attorneys;

  • Occasionally call loved ones of people detained by ICE to gather critical information.

Location:

This position is in-person and based out of RMIAN’s office located in Westminster, Colorado. The position is not available remotely. 

Other Experiences/Training Opportunities Included, if desired: 

  • Gain a nuanced understanding of the US immigration system; 

  • Observe Immigration Court hearings and debrief with attorneys about their work; 

  • Observe Know-Your-Rights orientation services provided to people detained at GEO/ICE Facility in Aurora; 

  • Attend lunches with attorneys, social workers, paralegals, or other staff members depending on the intern’s interests to gain insight into different career paths. 

If this profile calls to you please submit your resume and a statement addressing how your lived experience, academic study, or work experience relate to this position and what interests you specifically about joining RMIAN’s Legal Orientation Program team by August 1, 2026 with the subject line “LOP Internship Application – Fall 2026,” to hr@rmian.org.  Please attach both documents in PDF format.  

RMIAN is an equal opportunity employer. RMIAN does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status or veteran status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment free from discrimination.