Paralegal - Legal & Compliance Analysis

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Legal Assistant

Hourly Full Time Professional Arlington, VA, US

Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) , established in 1911, is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants. USCRI, working with nearly 200 affiliates, provides legal, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrating children, trafficking survivors, and other immigrants in all 50 states, El Salvador, Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico. USCRI advocates for the rights of refugees and immigrants both nationally and globally, helping to drive humanitarian policies, practices, and law. To learn more about our work, please visit our website at .

The Legal Assistant, UAC Legal Services, supports the delivery of direct legal services to Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) currently in the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The Legal Assistant provides administrative, case management, and legal support services to attorneys and volunteer attorneys working with UAC. Responsibilities include coordinating legal orientations and consultations, preparing and organizing case files, collecting and maintaining case data, and assisting with legal filings and reporting requirements.

The Legal Assistant works closely with legal staff to help ensure high-quality legal services are provided to UAC in ORR care.

Legal Orientation/Legal Consultations

Coordinate and support legal orientation presentations concerning the rights and responsibilities of UAC within the immigration system.

Assist with scheduling, logistics, and preparation of materials for legal orientations conducted at ORR shelters and care provider facilities.

Support legal consultations by gathering documents, maintaining client records, and facilitating communication between legal staff and clients.

Maintain accurate case notes and client information in case management systems.

Provide administrative and case management support for UAC receiving legal services while in ORR care.

Assist attorneys with the preparation of immigration applications, supporting documentation, and court filings.

Coordinate the collection of client records, evidence, and supporting documentation for legal cases.

Draft routine correspondence, forms, and non-substantive legal documents for attorney review.

Monitor filing deadlines and assist in ensuring timely submission of applications, motions, and supporting documents.

Support attorneys in preparing for immigration court hearings and other legal proceedings.

Data Collection and Reporting

Maintain accurate case data and documentation in compliance with program and contract requirements.

Assist with data collection, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting activities.

Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal, immigration services, case management, or administrative support role.

Prior experience working with children, youth, or vulnerable populations preferred.

Strong organizational, administrative, and document management skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management databases.

Demonstrated support for organizational values by exhibiting respect for others, maintaining confidential information, and fostering an appreciation for a multicultural workplace.

Experience working with immigration law programs and/or legal service organizations.

Experience assisting with immigration applications and court filings.

Spanish proficiency.

Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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