Federal Litigation Program Assistant

4 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project Full time
Job Title: Federal Litigation Program Assistant

GHIRP is seeking a highly motivated individual to support our Federal Litigation Program in representing immigrants in federal court to protect due process rights through targeted and strategic advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with senior and managing attorney in developing resources for unrepresented immigrants detained in the Houston area ICE detention facilities.
  • Assist in the preparation of pleadings, including table of contents and table of authorities, motions, responses, and correspondence.
  • Assist in the discovery phase of litigation, including processing discovery requests and preparing interrogatories, discovery requests, and subpoena responses.
  • Prepare documents for filing in court, assist with finalizing motions, cite-checking, proof reading, and using PACER.
  • Prepare and process summons.
  • Maintain open communication and collaboration with GHIRP's legal programs to proactively identify issues and build strategic advocacy in response to those issues.
  • Maintain contact with clients and/or family members, respond to inquiries from current clients, and follow up on case outcomes.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, staff, non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, private law firms, or outside agencies to resolve legal related issues.
  • Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, monitoring case deadlines, and answering incoming phone calls.
  • Maintain and organize case files, maintain case list, keep case tracking system up to date, generate case statistics for reporting and compliance purposes.
  • Participate in regular peer and supervisor review meetings and trainings.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • One to two years work experience in legal services (particularly paralegal experience in federal litigation) strongly preferred.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including proficiency in Excel.
  • Familiarity with CM/ECF and/or PACER is preferred.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage time and resources.
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to manage caseload, strict deadlines, and other tasks simultaneously.
  • Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of low-income culturally diverse clients.
  • Texas Driver License; clean driving record; own vehicle; applicable auto insurance.

GHIRP offers outstanding benefits, including medical and dental insurance, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and paid time off.

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