Legal Assistant

Full-time

No

In your cover letter, please address the following:
Why are you interested in working at ILC?
What experience do you have working with immigrant communities?
How do you embody ILC’s core values of compassion, integrity, neighborliness, and tenacity?

No phone calls please.

ILC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

BULLET POINTS:

- Organization: Immigrant Legal Center and Refugee Empowerment Center
- Job Title: Legal Assistant
- Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
- Full-time, Mid-level position
- Salary: Starting at $45,000 per year
- Benefits: Dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, full-coverage health insurance, employee assistance program, unlimited paid time off, 9 paid holidays with year-end break, automatic 5% match for 403(b) retirement plan, FMLA, yearly stipends for employee development, relocation assistance, and travel and expense reimbursement

CORE FUNCTIONS:

- Legal support for attorneys and DOJ-accredited representatives
- Client communication and correspondence
- Intake, outreach, and education for immigrant communities
- Advocacy for immigrant rights
- Maintain accurate client records and case management reports

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Dedication to organization's core values and mission
- Previous legal experience preferred
- Fluency in Spanish required
- Strong communication and people skills
- Cultural awareness and competency
- Ability to work in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently
- Expertise in Office 365 applications
- Commitment to ongoing learning and promoting an inclusive work environment

TO APPLY:

- Please upload resume, cover letter, legal writing sample, and three professional references in PDF format
- In cover letter, address interest in organization, experience with immigrant communities, and embodiment of core values
- No phone calls please
- Equal opportunity employer, encourages diversity in applicants

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position description: an ilc legal assistant is an integral part of ilc’s legal team, specifically the clinic team. in addition, we have an employee assistance program, unlimited pto, 9 paid holidays, year-end holiday break, and a day off during your individual birthday! we also offer up to 12 weeks of fmla for qualifying employees and contribute 5% automatically to each employee’s 403(b) retirement plan. assist ilc attorneys and doj-accredited representatives with forms, statements, cover letters, motions, petitions, and briefs. client communication:

maintain contact with ilc clients and promptly return calls in accordance with the legal procedures manual. assist ilc attorneys and doj-accredited representatives with drafting, translating, and sending e-mail and mail correspondence. ability to think strategically, problem-solve, exercise good judgment, and lead change. excellent benefits including:
unlimited paid time off (including employee birthday); 9 paid holidays with year-end holiday break
medical, dental, vision, life, and ad&d insurance; employee assistance program; 403b retirement plan with an automatic 5% match; and fmla
yearly stipends for employee development opportunities
relocation assistance; travel and expense reimbursement

to apply

please upload and send your resume, cover letter, a legal writing sample, and three professional references all in pdf format

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