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Legal Support Specialist for Youth Immigration

2 months ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States Catholic Community Services Full time
Job Overview

Position Title: Legal Support Specialist for Youth Immigration

Classification: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Part-time

Department: Migration and Refugee Services

Supervised by: Senior Immigration Attorney

Compensation Range: $18.00-$23.00/hr based on experience


Role Summary

As a Legal Support Specialist for Youth Immigration, you will be instrumental in our Immigration Program, providing essential administrative assistance and working closely with clients under the supervision of our legal professionals.


Key Responsibilities

  1. Mission Commitment: Support the mission of Catholic Community Services of Utah (CCS) and the immigration and refugee resettlement initiatives.
  2. Administrative Tasks: Perform various administrative functions, including managing client records (both digital and physical), scheduling meetings, communicating with clients, and conveying messages for legal staff via electronic and telephonic means.
  3. Paralegal Assistance: Execute paralegal responsibilities under the guidance of legal staff. This includes direct client interactions, gathering necessary documentation and information for legal forms, collecting client responses to questionnaires, and managing application submissions.
  4. Eligibility Communication: Effectively relay information to clients and community partners regarding eligibility for CCS Immigration Program Services.
  5. Rights Education: Facilitate Know Your Rights presentations and legal screening interviews for minors as required.
  6. Case Management: Accurately document all case activities in the client's file or the electronic filing system.
  7. Language Services: Provide interpretation and translation services as necessary.
  8. Confidentiality Maintenance: Uphold strict attorney/client confidentiality.
  9. Additional duties as assigned.

Work Environment

  1. This position is situated in a professional office setting, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Requirements

  1. While primarily a sedentary role, some filing tasks may require lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and occasionally bending or standing as necessary.

Qualifications and Skills

  1. Organizational Skills: Strong ability to organize and plan tasks efficiently.
  2. Independence: Capable of working independently and prioritizing responsibilities.
  3. Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  5. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  6. Deadline Orientation: Committed to meeting CCS and other agency deadlines.
  7. Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable in various work situations.
  8. Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
  9. Confidentiality: Demonstrates the capacity to maintain client confidentiality.
  10. Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in word processing and computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  11. Personal Attributes: Exhibits compassion, openness, and kindness when assisting clients with legal matters.

Education and Experience

  1. Educational Background: A Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certification, or equivalent experience.
  2. Bilingual Skills: Proficient in both Spanish and English.
  3. Office Software Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant Microsoft Office 365 applications.
  4. Data Entry Skills: Competence in keyboarding and accurate data entry.
  5. Office Management Understanding: Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
  6. Immigration Law Experience: Preferred experience in immigration law.
  7. Child-Related Experience: Preferred experience working in a law office or with children.

Background Check Requirement:

  1. Must successfully pass a national BCI/FBI background check.

Licenses and Certifications:

  1. None required.

Position Status and Schedule:

  1. The typical work schedule includes up to 20-25 hours distributed between Monday and Friday, with work hours falling between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. This schedule is flexible to accommodate your availability.

DISCLAIMER: This job description outlines typical examples of work and is not intended to encompass every job duty and responsibility specific to this position. The employer reserves the right to modify or assign other duties to this position with or without notice.

CCS is an equal-opportunity employer.