Job description

The Immigration Center for Women and Children (ICWC) seeks a full-time legal assistant to work with attorneys, DOJ Accredited Representatives, and other legal assistants in our Los Angeles office. Legal assistants work on humanitarian-based immigration cases for survivors of crime and their families. Dependent upon job performance and the completion of necessary coursework, this role may grow into a Partially Accredited DOJ Representative position.

About ICWC: ICWC is a non-profit legal organization providing free or affordable immigration services to underrepresented women and children. Since its founding in 2004, ICWC has become a national expert in humanitarian-based immigration cases assisting survivors of trauma and has served over 70,000 people. We believe in a client-centered practice, compassion for immigrants and their families, and empowering survivors to overcome trauma. We strive to create a supportive workplace where self-care is valued. For more information, please visit www.icwclaw.org.

Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) the following -

Assist attorneys with client appointments, completing legal forms, drafting legal documents, gathering evidence and preparing cases for filing.
Write client declarations and translate documents from Spanish to English.
Perform administrative duties, which may include maintaining records and filing systems, filing documents with USCIS and in court, answering phone calls, and managing calendars.
Case management support to assist clients in accessing community resources.
Upon pursuit of DOJ accreditation, conduct legal screenings and intake with clients, gather relevant facts and documentations, prepare cases for filings, and manage a caseload of U Visa and/or related cases under the supervision of an attorney.

Qualifications:

Four-year college bachelor’s degree preferred
Fluency in both Spanish and English required
Immigration legal experience preferred

Additional Qualifications:

Reliability
Enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced legal office and to adapt to changes
Time management and ability to manage multiple responsibilities
Meticulous attention to detail
Commitment to providing legal services to low-income clients and to advancing immigrants' rights
Ability to work effectively with clients who have experienced trauma

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