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Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

CAIR Coalition (Capital Area Immigrants Rights Coalition) Jun 18,2018 May 01,2018 Location Washington DC
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Legal Staff

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Legal Assistant - Detained Adults Program The candidate participates in and coordinates preparation for daylong visits to jails and detention facilities primarily located in Maryland, to provide legal services to immigrant detainees. Performs Know Your Rights presentations and conducts individual intakes with detained adult immigrants in English and Spanish at facilities with a housing contract with ICE. Assists staff and another legal assistant in the logistics for the recruitment and training of volunteers to staff jail visits, the jail hotline, and translation/interpretation volunteer work. Participates in intake review, additional case research and preparing cases for pro bono placement. Provides follow-up after intakes to evaluate detainee eligibility for relief from removal, including legal research, securing criminal records and obtaining additional information from family members. Conducts administrative tasks, including database maintenance and reporting to funders. Must have Bachelor’s degree. Written and oral Spanish proficiency required; fluency preferred.

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Submit a cover letter and resume, No phone calls.

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