Legal Assistant (Immigration Law Office)

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Job Title: Legal Assistant - Immigration Law Office
Salary: - / Hour
Experience: High school degree or GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred
Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Organization: Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef)


H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Assistant at Immigrant Defenders Law Center!

H2: High-Quality Representation for Immigrants in Southern California and Beyond

Legal Assistant - Immigration Law Office:

Full-time position with flexible scheduling options and 35-hour work week
Collaborate with team to provide legal and logistical support
Review and file legal documents in immigration and state courts, and with USCIS
Answer phone calls, schedule meetings, and assist with new client representation
Collect client information, assist with document gathering, and maintain client files
Spanish fluency required and will be tested at time of interview
Passion for social justice and working with a mission-driven organization
DACA recipients strongly encouraged to apply
Must submit a cover letter and indicate preference for program within ImmDef
Equal Opportunity Employer with individualized assessments for past criminal convictions

Salary and Benefits:

Base pay of - / Hour
Union bargaining unit position with 35-hour work week
13 paid holidays, 1-week paid winter break, 15 vacation days, and 15 sick days per year
Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for staff and dependents
FSA and Dependent Care FSA plans available
Eligible for parental leave and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness as a 501(c)3 organization
Parking and public transportation stipends available for eligible staff

Requirements:

High school degree or GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience at a nonprofit or public interest law firm helpful
Ability to work in a high-volume, busy law office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
Organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
Enthusiasm for social justice and working with immigrant communities

How to Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format
Include 3 references with your application
Spanish fluency will be tested at time of interview
COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly testing required for consideration
Must indicate preference for program within ImmDef in cover letter
Equal Opportunity Employer with individualized assessments for past criminal convictions

Join our team at Immigrant Defenders Law Center and make a difference in the lives of immigrants in Southern California and beyond. As a Legal Assistant, you will have the opportunity to provide high-quality representation and legal services to immigrants who are facing an unjust immigration system. This is a full-time position with a union bargaining unit and flexible scheduling options, allowing for a 35-hour work week.

ImmDef believes that no immigrant should have to face the immigration system alone, and our universal representation programs are a first step towards that goal. We work collaboratively within our team of managing and directing attorneys, staff attorneys, paralegals, administrative support staff, and case managers to provide client-centered, holistic representation.

As a Legal Assistant, you will collaborate with other staff, teams, departments, ImmDef attorneys, and external partner organizations to provide legal and logistical support. Your responsibilities will include reviewing and filing legal documents in immigration and state courts, answering phone calls from clients and community members, scheduling meetings, and assisting with new client representation. You will also collect client information, assist with document gathering, and maintain client files according to ImmDef protocols.

We are looking for candidates who have a high school degree or GED, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience working at a nonprofit or public interest law firm is helpful, and the ability to work in a high-volume, busy law office is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish are required, as well as a passion for providing high-quality client services. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point is necessary, and a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute is preferred. Enthusiasm for working at a mission-driven organization and a passion for social justice for immigrants is a must, and DACA recipients are strongly encouraged to apply.

Spanish fluency is required for this position and will be tested at the time of the interview. We also require COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly testing for all staff members. To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format, and indicate your preference for the program within ImmDef that you would like to work with. You can learn more about our programs at .

ImmDef believes in giving second chances, and we will rely on individualized assessments in the hiring of those with past criminal convictions. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for a position fighting for our immigrant communities. Immigrant Defenders Law Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and due to the large number of applicants, we are only able to respond to those who are invited to interview for the position.

The salary for this position is - per hour, and it is part of the ImmDef employee union bargaining unit. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package. This includes 13 paid holidays, a 1-week paid winter break between Christmas and New Years, 15 vacation days per year, and 15 sick days per year. We provide health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for our staff and their dependents,

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Health, Dental, Vision insurance, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Parking and Public Transportation Stipends, Paid Holidays, Winter Break, Vacation Days, Sick Days, Parental Leave

Spanish fluency required

Legal support, organizational, communication, Spanish fluency, Microsoft Office, typing

High school degree or GED, Bachelor's degree preferred

Submit cover letter and resume in specified formats.

Qualification and Experience High school degree or GED, Bachelor's degree preferred

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