Legal Assistant

Job Details

Job Location Dallas - Dallas, TX Position Type Full Time Education Level Bachelor's degree   Salary Range $22.62 - $27.01 Hourly Travel Percentage Little to none (0- 25%) Job Category Legal Services

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Legal Assistants assist a team or an individual attorney to provide zealous representation of individuals pursuing benefits or seeking relief under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists attorneys with their caseload providing direct representation to individuals eligible for immigration relief :
• Meets with clients both in-person and telephonically and prepares applications for review,
• Prepares filings for individuals before the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and others,
• Handles incoming and outgoing mail remotely,
• Gathers supporting documents and prepares translations,
• Assumes general administrative responsibilities, including detailed case management and timekeeping,
• Gathers, tracks and records client data,
• Manages both electronic and paper case files including client case log,
• Conducts initial interviews ("Legal Screenings") in accordance with RAICES policy :
• Screens clients for persecution, trafficking, and torture utilizing trauma-informed approaches to provide services and support to clients,
• Provides referrals for released clients in accordance with RAICES policy,
• Assists with Advocacy efforts and community outreach,
• May Provide Pro Se assistance to prospective clients,
• May conduct Know Your Rights Presentation using approved material,
• May travel to detention facilities / shelters and other locations locally and / or statewide, as needed,
• May provide support to volunteers,
• All additional responsibilities required by the unit,and,
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in immigration and / or criminal law.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in immigration and / or criminal law.

Attributes

Hybrid Work Plan

PLEASE NOTE : Employees are expected to live within the assigned geographic location to commute to and from the office or assigned on-site location(s) as business or client needs require.

RAICES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.