Legal Assistant

Job Description

The Legal Assistant works closely with the Immigration Attorney to provide immigration legal assistance to refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, Special Immigrant Visa holders, and other immigrant populations. The Legal Assistant provides free legal services to eligible groups through grants. In FY2022 and Fy2023, a special focus will be placed on serving Afghans. Some USCIS applications the Immigration Program at RST supports include but are not limited to: Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, Employment Authorization Documents, Temporary Protected Status initial applications and renewals, family reunification (I-730, I-130, AORs, etc.), Special Immigrant Visa processes such as Chief of Mission Approval and I-360, Humanitarian Parole, and adjustment of status. The Legal Assistant may assist with fee-based services under the supervision of the Immigration Attorney.

** RST staff currently work a hybrid schedule of three days in the office per week; this is subject to change at the discretion of RST.**

Job Duties
Assist in the scheduling of appointments, answering phones, conduct pre-screening interviews, escort clients to their appointments in the office, and maintaining adequate communication and follow-up with clients
Aid in providing legal services to assist clients with applications for adjustment of status, naturalization or citizenship, assistance with obtaining disability and fee waivers, Temporary Protected Status, Special Immigrant Visa processes, etc.
Ensure that case files, paperwork, reporting requirements, applications, documentation, and other provided services are in compliance with program , legal, and ethical requirements
Assist with outreach to refugee and immigrant communities to ensure the clients know of the availability of legal services
Coordinate interpretation services for clients as needed
Attend trainings to acquire, develop, and maintain skills and knowledge as needed to ensure the ability to provide services
Make ESL and civics instruction referrals for clients as needed and maintain a list of available resources and organizations
Ensure proper documentation/ reporting of legal/grant requirements
Enter client data into the agency s database, LawLab, and funder database
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Bachelors degree or certified Paralegal preferred
Interest or experience in immigration law required
High English and Spanish or Dari/Pashto proficiency required
Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience working with diverse populations desired
Must be attentive to detail, be a self-starter, and be able to work with minimal supervision and under pressure
Computer proficient including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) as well as Google calendaring; Experience with Innovation Law Lab immigration database is a plus