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About the Role
What You’ll Do
Over four weeks, trainees will:
- Analyze a detention timeline
- Research habeas case law
- Draft sections of a federal petition
- Participate in legal strategy discussions
- Learn federal filing procedures
- Engage in trauma-informed legal practices
All work will be supervised and reviewed by the supervising attorney. Trainees will not provide independent legal advice.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit the following via email:
📩 Send to: Support@juntoscommunity.org
📌 Subject Line: Denver Habeas Justice Lab – Trainee Application
Include:
- Resume (PDF preferred)
- A short statement (1 page max) explaining:
- Why you are interested in this pilot
- Any legal research or writing experience
- Your availability during the 4-week period (April-early May)
Optional:
Writing sample (no more than 5 pages)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected applicants will be invited to a brief interview.
Requirements
We are seeking:
DOJ-accredited representatives
Law students (2L/3L preferred but not required)
Paralegals
Legal advocates
Community advocates with strong research and writing skills
You do not need prior habeas experience. You should be detail-oriented, reliable, and able to commit to the full 4-week schedule.
About the Company
Juntos Community is committed to helping undocumented immigrants overcome barriers to workforce access and career mobility, Juntos empowers our community with DACA support, educational workshops, and increased awareness around systemic challenges so that they can confidently thrive in their chosen careers.