Legal Services Aide - Bilingual Preferred

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains • Murray, UT

8d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Services Aide provides support for the overall function of the Immigration Legal Services (ILS) department with a primary function of assisting clients with various legal services offered by the ILS program.

Requirements

• Ability to complete basic clerical functions and office operations, including typing, filing and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Cross cultural sensitivity and knowledge with the ability and desire to work with people of other cultures.
• Broad knowledge of practices, principles, and methods employed in the resettlement of refugees.
• Possesses a valid driver's license; has a reliable and consistently available vehicle; and must carry automobile liability insurance at the level of $100,000/300,000/100,000.
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission, values and vision of Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains.
• High School diploma or equivalency and two or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Preferred
• Previous immigration related experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak one or more of the languages of the clientele LFSRM serves including: Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries about possible immigration legal services offered by the ILS program and establishes appointments appropriate to scheduling availability
• Conducts initial pre-screening interviews to collect information and copy documentation necessary to complete immigration forms
• Compile and package all necessary documents for the submission of applications.
• Tracks progress of cases and follows up on requests for evidence, denials or other actions, communicating by telephone, mail, fax and/or email with the client and Immigration authorities as needed after a case is opened
• Directly assists the ILS team with tasks as directed, such as communication with clients, making appointments, maintaining files, and other assigned projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED