Lucas Butterfield
Sandy,UT
Summary
I'm an adaptable, detail-oriented student with over 2 years of experience in legal roles and a passion for guiding clients through complex legal systems, including the immigration system. My roles have allowed me to conduct advanced policy research, meet with clients, and collaborate with phenomenal teams of legal professionals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Intern
Tzedek DC
Washington, DC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Met with clients in English and Spanish as many times as necessary to resolve complex legal issues
- Used LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other resources to research obscure laws that related to office's casework
- Authored detailed research reports, memos, and briefs that earned praise of supervising attorneys
- Helped write grant application that was chosen from 6,000 applicants to advance in the selection process
- Filed client information in Excel and Salesforce databases
Special Projects Intern
Salt Lake County Mayor's Office for New Americans
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Raised awareness of Afghan refugees' benefits eligibility and uplifted Afghan Community Fund
- Designed naturalization workshop for Catholic Community Services
- Published weekly social media campaign that educated viewers about immigration process and services
- Collaborated with county leaders, organizations, and interns to support immigrant & refugee communities
Immigration Intern
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted research and prepared policy briefs to evaluate clients' eligibility for immigration statuses
- Streamlined office’s system for filing Affidavit of Relationship applications
- Called clients to explain complex immigration application procedures and upcoming court dates
- Reviewed immigration applications and photocopied sensitive client documents
- Organized hundreds of clients' confidential correspondence using LollyLaw, ETO, and physical filing cabinets
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, History
University of Utah, Honors College
Salt Lake City, UT05-2024
Skills
- Immigration Law
- Spanish (Written and Verbal)
- Legal Research (LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc)
- Legal Software
- 107 WPM Typing Speed
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
Accomplishments
- Wrote academic law article that was accepted and published in the Hinckley Journal of Politics in 2023
- Achieved membership in Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society in October 2022
- Chosen as president of student organization advocating for safety and accessibility at the University of Utah
- Elected by classmates to deliver student speech at high school graduation ceremony in June 2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Intern
Tzedek DC
05.2023 - 08.2023
Special Projects Intern
Salt Lake County Mayor's Office for New Americans
08.2021 - 12.2021
Immigration Intern
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, History
University of Utah, Honors College
Similar Profiles
Dor OrenDor Oren
Special Education Teacher at Ironi Neve TzedekSpecial Education Teacher at Ironi Neve Tzedek
Ana MendozaAna Mendoza
Legal Intake Service Intern at Bet Tzedek Legal ServicesLegal Intake Service Intern at Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Parmida HosseinpoliParmida Hosseinpoli
Legal Assistant at Bet Tzedek Legal ServicesLegal Assistant at Bet Tzedek Legal Services