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Research Crawling Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$100K/yr

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MLabs

Research Crawling Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$100K/yr

Remote - Must have a 6 hour overlap with EST Remote | Full-time Compensation: $100K We are hiring ... human-resources@mlabs.city. MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide ...

Cohen Veterans Network

Research Associate

Stamford, CT · Remote

... Remote Area Institute for Quality Business Cohen Veterans Network, Inc. Status Full Time Exempt ... Experience with human subjects protections/IRB protocols and processes * Excellent organizational ...

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What is the difference between Remote Human Rights Research vs Remote Human Rights Advocacy?

AspectRemote Human Rights ResearchRemote Human Rights Advocacy
CredentialsResearch degrees, social sciences, lawCommunication, policy, law
Work EnvironmentData analysis, report writing, desk-basedCampaigns, outreach, policy influence
Employer & IndustryNGOs, research institutes, academiaNGOs, advocacy groups, international organizations

Remote Human Rights Research focuses on analyzing data, producing reports, and conducting investigations, often in a desk-based setting. In contrast, Remote Human Rights Advocacy involves promoting policies, engaging with communities, and influencing change through campaigns. Both roles are vital in the human rights sector but differ in their primary activities and skill sets.

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Infographic showing various Remote Human Rights Research job openings in New York as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Legal Intern - Fall 2026

Human Rights First

Manhattan, NY • On-site, Remote

Internship

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Legal Intern - Fall 2026

The N.Y. office of Human Rights First seeks motivated legal interns for Fall 2026 to assist in providing pro bono legal representation to asylum seekers before the N.Y. Asylum Office and Immigration Courts. Interns will have the opportunity to work directly with clients on interviewing and document drafting and collaborate with attorneys on case strategy. Opportunities to work on direct representation cases include legal strategy, forms completion, advocacy, legal research, and brief writing, among other tasks.
Human Rights First is dedicated to inclusivity and will assist interns with externship credit, work-study, or securing funding from external sources. This position is unpaid and will support the N.Y. team of HRF and may be performed remotely. A computer and internet connection are required for this position. People of color, women, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT community are encouraged to apply.
How will you make a difference in the Human Rights space through this internship?
Legal interns meaningfully contribute to the Refugee Representation program, which provides legal assistance to asylum seekers who cannot afford an attorney and need help with a claim for asylum or other humanitarian-based forms of immigration relief. Interns actively engage in furthering Human Rights First mission of working in the United States to promote respect for human rights and the rule of law. Through direct engagement with refugees, legal interns assist in the furtherance of clients’ cases, applying their legal skills to the furtherance of human rights.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Interns have the opportunity to engage in client interviewing, to conduct intake interviews with potential clients, and to draft case summaries.
  • Interns will work with Human Rights First staff on asylum cases, providing support with draft declarations, briefs, legal memorandum, and other legal advocacy efforts.
  • Interns will assist with preparing and filing forms for affirmative immigration relief with Human Rights First clients, including asylum applications, family reunification petitions, employment authorization applications, temporary protected status, and applications for permanent residency.
  • Interns will conduct legal research in developing areas of immigration law and country conditions for analysis and reporting.
  • Interns will have opportunities to attend legal trainings, advocacy groups, and discussion panels in the greater N.Y. area and virtually.
Desired Skills and Experiences
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines at once
  • Legal research and writing skills, particularly in immigration law, administrative law, federal law, and federal regulations
  • Dedicated interest and passion for immigration advocacy, direct client representation, and protecting the rights of migrants
  • Experience working with vulnerable populations and survivors of trauma
  • Ability to work collaboratively with staff, clients, and community organizations
  • Motivated to work independently to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Fluency in a second language, particularly Spanish, is a plus
Education: Enrollment in an accredited JD or LLM program.
Compensation: Unpaid
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
Start Date: September 8, 2026
End Date: December 11, 2026
Time Commitment: 30 hours/week
Application Instructions: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample (no more than 5 pages).


Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives make us stronger and more effective.

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