Immigration Legal Assistant
Support legal practitioners in immigration representation and community outreach
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Overview
Support legal practitioners in immigration representation and community outreach
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional/lived experience.
- Demonstrated success working with multicultural clients and Limited English Proficient individuals.
- Experience in immigration legal or social services is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with immigration software and data management is a plus.
- Experience in community outreach promoting immigrant rights is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
- Excellent communication skills in English and professional proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred.
IRC's immigration legal services program serves more than 14,000 individuals in 24? sites throughout the U.S. each year, providing accessible and critical legal representation and advice to immigrants and their families in order to acquire the highest level of immigration status available, keep families together, access their full rights, and successfully integrate in the U.S.
The position supports legal practitioners (Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representatives and attorneys) in representing clients before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). and conducting community-based workshops. Legal services focus on naturalization, adjustment of status, and family reunification.
Major Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of the Managing Attorney, provide clients information on immigration benefits before USCIS, work with clients to gather documents, and assist clients to complete applications. - Respond to inquiries from clients regarding case status and submit inquiries on case status to USCIS and Department of State (DOS). - Process correspondence from USCIS and DOS, including notifying clients, assisting clients to prepare responses to notices or evidence requests as appropriate, and following up with relevant parties. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date physical and electronic files and detailed case notes, enter required data in a timely manner, meet all case reporting requirements within established timelines and standards, and assist in the completion of statistical, narrative, and financial reports. - Represent the IRC with clients, community members, and partners by receiving and returning phone calls and emails, scheduling appointments, supporting events (including group processing events), and conducting outreach for legal services. - Maintain strict client confidentiality and observe all other ethical practices/obligations as outlined in IRC’s Immigration Program Policies Manual. - Pursue Department of Justice accreditation by successfully completing all vital training. - Participate in all required trainings and webinars relevant to the job description. - Manage intern and volunteer support as needed. - Degree in relevant field, or equivalent professional and/or lived experience. - Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment and with Limited English Proficient people. - Able to work effectively in a team environment, as well as take independent initiative. - Lived experience as a refugee or immigrant is preferred. - Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable utilizing online software and programs. - Excellent communication skills with proficiency in written and spoken English and professional proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred. - Demonstrated dedication to immigrant rights, social justice, and/or human rights based on work experience, volunteer service, or educational activities.
Job Requirements:
Preferred experience & skills:
- Previous experience with immigration legal or social services is strongly preferred. - Familiarity with immigration software and experience with data entry and management are a plus. - Community-based outreach and/or work promoting immigrant rights experience is preferred.
**Working Environment*****:***
- Standard office environment with occasional opportunities to participate in community outreach and legal assistance events. Currently IRC Spokane is a hybrid office/remote work environment. - May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.
Qualifications
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you worked with a multicultural team? | This question assesses your ability to function and communicate in diverse environments. | Share specific examples demonstrating your adaptability and collaboration across cultures. |
| What strategies do you use to maintain confidentiality with sensitive client information? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to client privacy and ethical practices. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when managing multiple cases? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with data entry and management. What tools do you use? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach conducting a community outreach event for immigrant rights? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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