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Public Interest
Legal Staff
Immigration
$15 hr
Min 2 yrs required
U Visa/VAWA Legal Assistant Duties: Assist clients who may qualify for VAWA or U Visa petitions. Assist in outreach and community education activities. Assist in conducting intake appointments for survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes. Assist potential clients in advocacy with law enforcement agencies to obtain a U visa law enforcement certification. Under the supervision of staff attorneys and BIA Accredited Representatives, assist clients to prepare U Visa, VAWA, and Adjustment of Status applications; draft client declarations, and provide follow up on cases. Assist in coordinating U visa and VAWA referrals from local domestic violence shelters and referrals from other agencies. Assist in coordinating U visa and VAWA referrals from domestic violence Promotoras program.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: Verbal and written fluency in Spanish and English languages required. Excellent communication, interviewing, writing skills required. Self-confidence, ability to interact with law enforcement agencies and advocate on behalf of client's interests required. Sensitivity and desire to work with low-income, immigrant victims of crime including domestic violence required. Attention to detail and effective time management skills strongly preferred. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of clients and volunteers. Demonstrated commitment to mission and goals. Knowledge and Experience in VAWA and U visa preferred.
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