Legal Assistant, Immigrant Justice
About The Position
As the Legal Assistant, you’ll report to the Program Director, Immigrant Justice (Direct Services/Asylum) and work with the Immigrant Justice Team, playing a critical role in supporting our Direct Services and Asylum work. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for conducting client intakes, legal research, preparing immigration forms, drafting declarations, maintaining files and data, hearing preparation, and other related duties. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with immigration attorneys and their clients and possess a strong commitment to advancing the immigrant rights movement. This is an exempt, full-time position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or undergraduate degree.
- Strong bilingual (English and Spanish) language competency, including the ability to write basic correspondence in Spanish.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Committed to practicing and supporting well-being in the workplace.
- Ability to travel (locally) as assigned.
- At least 1 year experience working with immigrant communities and/or in immigration law.
Nice To Haves
- Partial or Full DOJ Accreditation, or willingness and eligibility to apply.
- Prior experience working with survivors of trauma, strongly preferred.
- Prior experience using client management databases (i.e. Salesforce, Legal Server, Lawlab, or eCerenade) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist LCCRSF attorneys in preparing asylum applications and other filings with San Francisco Immigration Court, the San Francisco Asylum Office, state courts, and other agencies
- Communicate and correspond with clients on behalf of attorneys
- Provide document translation (Spanish/English), as needed
- Maintain and organize LCCRSF’s in-house client electronic and physical files
- Keep case management system up to date with case notes and current client contact information
- Track hearing dates and relevant deadlines
- Provide support with updating Legal Server, Salesforce, and Law Logix with relevant data
- Work closely with the Program Director of the Direct Services and Asylum Team to complete grant reports and meet other reporting requirements set forth by funders
- Conduct bi-annual check-ins with all in-house clients, particularly in cases that have been pending for years
- Record updates on Legal Server
- Update the relevant attorney with new developments
- Provide social service referrals as needed
- Schedule intake appointments for potential clients
- Conduct screenings and in-depth interviews with prospective clients
- Prepare detailed case summaries for cases that are being placed with pro bono attorneys
- Monitor potential client deadlines
- Provide referrals where appropriate
- Screen potential volunteer interpreters for the program and place interpreters with pro bono teams, if necessary
- Work with the Pro Bono Team and in collaboration with the Direct Services and Asylum Program Director to organize pro se clinics for the community
- Other tasks may be assigned as needed by the Program Director, Immigrant Justice (Direct Service/Asylum)
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including 100% paid premiums for employee and 80% dependents plus generous paid time off/holidays (total of 6 weeks off/year not including sick time) and 403b employer contribution.
- Flexible, family-friendly environment.
- Values health, wellness and balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
