Legal Assistant
About The Position
The Legal Assistant, UAC Legal Services, supports direct legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) in the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The role provides administrative, case management, and legal support to attorneys and volunteer attorneys, helping ensure high-quality legal services for UAC in ORR care. The Legal Assistant coordinates legal orientations and consultations; prepares and maintains case files and client records; collects and maintains case data; and assists with legal filings, deadlines, and reporting requirements. The position works closely with legal staff and supports immigration applications, court filings, hearing preparation, client communications, and program documentation. The work location is in-person.
Requirements
- Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- At least 2 years of experience in a legal, immigration services, case management, or administrative support role.
- Strong organizational, administrative, and document management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management databases.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Demonstrated support for organizational values, including respect for others, maintaining confidential information, and fostering appreciation for a multicultural workplace.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with children, youth, or vulnerable populations.
- Experience working with immigration law programs and/or legal service organizations.
- Experience assisting with immigration applications and court filings.
- Spanish proficiency.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support legal orientation presentations about UAC rights and responsibilities in the immigration system.
- Assist with scheduling, logistics, and preparation of materials for orientations at ORR shelters and care provider facilities.
- Support legal consultations by gathering documents, maintaining client records, and facilitating communication between legal staff and clients.
- Maintain accurate case notes and client information in case management systems.
- Track client appointments, deadlines, and follow-up activities.
- Provide administrative and case management support for UAC receiving legal services while in ORR care.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain physical and electronic case files.
- Assist attorneys with preparing immigration applications, supporting documentation, and court filings.
- Coordinate collection of client records, evidence, and other supporting documentation for legal cases.
- Draft routine correspondence, forms, and non-substantive legal documents for attorney review.
- Monitor filing deadlines and help ensure timely submission of applications, motions, and supporting documents.
- Support attorneys in preparing for immigration court hearings and other legal proceedings.
- Maintain accurate case data and documentation in compliance with program and contract requirements.
- Assist with data collection, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting.
- Generate reports and case status updates as required by the program and supervisor.
- Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive client information.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
