Legal Assistant for Unaccompanied Minors
About The Position
As the Legal Assistant for Unaccompanied Minors, you will provide direct legal support to children and youth navigating the immigration system, working alongside attorneys and legal staff to ensure that unaccompanied minors receive compassionate, thorough, and timely assistance. In this role, you will manage case documentation, conduct client interviews, support legal screenings, and deliver Know Your Rights presentations, all while maintaining the high standards of confidentiality and professionalism that legal practice requires. Your bilingual skills and commitment to serving vulnerable populations will be central to the impact you make in this role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, with strong oral and written communication skills in both languages.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word and Excel.
- Competence in keyboarding and accurate data entry.
- Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a legal team, exercising sound judgment and professional discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.
- Openness, compassion, and cultural sensitivity when working with children, youth, and families navigating complex legal challenges.
- Must pass a national BCI/FBI background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in immigration law or a legal office setting.
- Experience working with children, youth, or vulnerable populations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain client files in both digital and physical formats, document all casework accurately in the electronic filing system, and ensure records are complete and compliant with legal recordkeeping standards.
- Schedule client appointments, communicate with clients and community partners regarding eligibility for CCS Immigration Program services, and relay messages on behalf of legal staff via phone and email.
- Perform paralegal duties under attorney supervision, including meeting with clients, collecting documents and information for legal forms, gathering responses to questionnaires, and managing application mailings.
- Conduct Know Your Rights presentations and legal screening interviews for unaccompanied minors as required.
- Provide interpretation and translation services in Spanish and English to support client communication and legal processes before USCIS.
- Maintain strict attorney-client confidentiality in all aspects of case management and client interaction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
