Legal Assistant

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

1d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time work study position in which you will gain experience working at a nonprofit legal aid organization. NMILC receives many requests for assistance, and you would be responsible in managing calls, assessing callers’ need for legal assistance, and providing referrals. Additionally, you will provide support to our staff in managing administrative tasks around the office, including closing cases.
WHO WE ARE:
New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) is a social justice organization that provides collaborative legal services, advocacy, and education opportunities for low-income immigrants in the state. Since its founding in 2010, NMILC has provided direct legal representation to more than 2,000 immigrants and has assisted more than 500 immigrants through its group processing model. NMILC’s model focuses on establishing relationships with local, state and national organizations and governmental institutions to expand access to legal services to historically marginalized immigrant communities.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM
• Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Eligible for work study at UNM
• Perfectly bilingual, English/Spanish absolutely required
• High school diploma
• Excellent communication skills; ability to organize information in a clear and concise manner
• Multi-cultural experience; compassion and patience with a wide variety of individuals
• Basic computer competency in MS Office and Windows

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of undergraduate college or university education completed
• Customer service experience is a plus
• Knowledge of local community resources and organizations is a plus

Responsibilities

• Greet new and returning clients at the office’s front desk, and respond to questions
• Direct clients and others who present at the office to the appropriate person or resource
• Assist with legal clinics and workshops as needed
• Input client data into our online case management database
• Assist with administrative projects as they arise

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees