The ACLU of New Hampshire (ACLU-NH) seeks a full-time Immigration Legal Fellow in Concord, New Hampshire. This is a two-year, limited-term position. This position requires residence in New Hampshire and traveling to Dover and Berlin, New Hampshire. The fellowship will principally focus on immigration law.

Job Description

The legal fellow will report to SangYeob Kim, the ACLU-NH’s Senior Staff Attorney specializing in immigration law. The legal fellow will conduct immigration legal intakes and participate in immigration litigation and advocacy to protects immigrants’ rights, particularly those who are in detention.

The legal intern’s duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting intakes at immigration detention facilities in New Hampshire, including at the Federal Correctional Facility in Berlin, New Hampshire.
• Conducting legal research for current and potential cases and non-litigation advocacy projects.
• Litigating habeas corpus and petitions for review in federal courts in New Hampshire and Boston, Massachusetts.
• Engaging in public speaking and articulating ACLU of NH’s views to a variety of audience on a broad range of immigrants’ rights issues.
• Facilitating and participating in Know-your-Rights presentations addressing immigration-related issues.
• Assisting Senior Staff Attorney for immigration matters.
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements

• A commitment to the principles and values of the ACLU and its mission.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstances.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for building strong professional relationships with peers across departments within the organization.
• Ability to operate a computer, laptop, and other office equipment, as well as person electronic devices in order to draft/write, communicate, and perform other functions of the job.
• Must possess and maintain a current valid driver’s license or be able to access adequate transportation in order to travel to visits with donors and other third parties and attend require events in person.

Compensation

This position includes an annual salary of $75.000. The ACLU-NH provides excellent benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, vision, dental insurance, generous paid-time off, and a defined contribution 401K retirement plan.

Preferred Qualifications

• J.D. degree and N.H. Bar membership.
• Immigration litigation experience in federal courts and immigration agency.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team. Ability to foster and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal analytical work.
• Demonstrated ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively.
• Self-motivated, diligent and able to meet strict deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel to Berlin or Dover, New Hampshire, on short notice.
• Demonstrated experience working in immigrant community settings and immigration detention.

ACLU-NH Values and Commitments

The ACLU of New Hampshire is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To Apply

Application deadline is August 29. Offer may be extended if determined there is a need for additional qualified candidates.

Applicants should send the following materials (as PDF format) to [email protected] and indicate “2025 Immigration Legal Fellow Application” in the subject line:

• A copy of your resume.
• A cover letter.
• A writing sample that has not been edited by another individual.
• A transcript.