Family Defense Program Legal Assistant - PrideStaff

Family Defense Program Legal Assistant  

Agency Background : 

Our Client a not-for-profit law firm founded in 1996 to protect and promote the basic human rights of immigrants, has a multicultural and a multilingual staff. They have represented clients from around the world and is recognized as a powerful advocate and national leader for immigrants' rights. They works closely with traditional civil rights organizations as well as with grassroots organizations and local, state and national government officials to effect positive change in immigration policies. 

DUTIES:  

Our Client is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant who will maintain accurate client and outreach data, support the planning and execution of legal screening clinics and community presentations, provide administrative support to staff, and perform other related duties. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for following duties:  

1.    Responsible for the prompt and accurate entry of client and outreach data in their database, Legal Server (LS), and ensure all grant deadlines are met; 

2.    Scans closed cases directly into client’s LS case profile to eliminate the need for paper files. 

3.    Create marketing materials for FDP events and activities, such as Legal Screening Clinic and Know Your Rights (KYR) presentations. 

4.    Assist with event coordination, including preparing supplies for clinics/KYR presentations and confirming volunteer attendance. 

5.    Attend evening and weekend clinics/KYRs, as needed, and assist with coordination of events and volunteers. 

6.    Responsible for covering and maintaining FDP phone coverage during business hours. 

7.    Provide information via phone and email about services provided, as well as update voicemail greeting to contain information on intakes.  

8.    Conduct intakes in-person (in the office or at clinics) or via phone, as needed. 

9.    Prepare and submit Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests for clients to USCIS, EOIR, CBP and ORR. 

10.  Prepare written translations of documents as needed. 

11.  Interpret for clients and /or attorneys at interviews; and 

12.  Coordinate in-office intakes. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

·                     Fluent in written and oral Spanish. 

·                     Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs. 

·                     Good writing skills in English required.   

·                     Clear understanding of client confidentiality and on-line security issues essential.  

EDUCATION:  

·                     BA degree preferred.  

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $20.00 - $22.00 Per Hour