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Legal Staff Paralegal in Florence, AZ

Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project Feb 07,2020 Aug 01,2019 Location Florence AZ
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Public Interest

Legal Staff

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Immigration

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Legal Assistant - Adult Detention Program The candidate will conduct in-depth client intake interviews. Visit with detained clients to obtain initial and follow-up information. Facilitate bond workshops. Data entry and maintaining data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures. Verifying entered client biographical information by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or re-entering data. Maintaining client confidence and protecting operations by keeping information confidential. Sorting and handling detention center mail and request forms, and uploading electronic copies of mail to electronic files where appropriate. Generating form response letters to client inquiries where appropriate. Prepare paper filings and copies of court documents for legal staff and clients. Create visit lists for general orientation presentations. Work with legal staff to organize and maintain client files (both paper and electronic). Stock pro se packets. Translate documents from Spanish to English and English to Spanish, when necessary. Prior work or internship experience in immigration rights, human rights, criminal justice, or in a nonprofit legal services setting is a plus. Must be fluent or professionally proficient in Spanish. A good understanding of data confidentiality issues is necessary. Proficient typing skills and computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Google products are required. Good communication skills, both written and verbal are mandatory.

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