Immigration Legal Assistant

4 weeks ago

Denver, United States International Rescue Committee Full time

Requisition ID: req51467

Job Title: Immigration Legal Assistant

Sector: Legal

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 25.00 - 27.00 Hourly

Location: Denver, CO USA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Description

* This role is for internal IRC staff only*

JOB OVERVIEW:

IRC seeks an Immigration Legal Assistant to join the IRC Denver's Afghan Parolee Legal Resource Center to represent eligible Afghans through a new partnership with the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) in the Western region of the United States. This partnership seeks to provide Afghans who arrived to the U.S. via Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) with access to competent counsel in their immigration matters. IRC is a lead agency responding to the Afghan evacuation and serves tens of thousands of Afghan individuals across the United States.

IRC's immigration legal services program serves more than 14,000 individuals in 23 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 Immigration Legal Assistant will support legal practitioners, including attorneys and/or Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representatives, in representing eligible Afghans in immigration procedures. It is expected that staff hired in this role will work towards DOJ accreditation with support from IRC's Immigration Technical Unit based at IRC Headquarters.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Under the supervision of IRC's Managing and Staff attorneys, provide clients with information about immigration benefits available through 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/or 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.
* Manage intern and volunteer support as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
* Ability to successfully pass a Federal e-Qip Tier 2 background check.
* Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment and with Limited English Proficient populations.
* Able to work effectively in a team environment, as well as take independent initiative.
* 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.
* Bilingual in one or more languages of the population preferred (e.g., Dari, Pashto).
* Demonstrated dedication to immigrant rights, social justice, and/or human rights based on work experience, volunteer service, or educational activities.
* Ability to travel locally to engage with clients and community partners.

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.
* May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

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.

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