Paralegal Intern

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Chicagoland’s diverse immigrant and refugee communities. Established in 1981, CMAA is a cornerstone of the “Asia on Argyle” corridor of the Uptown Neighborhood of Chicago, with a satellite office in Elgin, IL, providing programs to serve our community across generations. We offer after-school, summer camp, and mentoring programs for young people. For adults, we provide case management and social services, education, including English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, job preparation and placement services, and immigration and citizenship case assistance. We connect older adults to in-home care support and community enrichment through our Golden Age Club. Finally, we support entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Job Description

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is seeking a mission-driven and detail-oriented Paralegal Intern to support its Citizenship & Immigration Programs. This unpaid internship is designed to provide an educational experience in immigration law within a nonprofit setting. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to legal services provided to immigrant and refugee communities and receive supervision and mentorship from legal professionals. This role complies with federal and state labor standards for unpaid internships.