Asylum Legal Assistant | Impactful Case Support

CIRA - Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan with 5%

FMLA

Wellness Program

EAP

Development stipends

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CIRA, the Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement, seeks a Legal Assistant to support the Asylum team in Omaha, NE. You will assist attorneys with case files, translations, and communications with clients while handling administrative tasks efficiently.

The role requires Spanish fluency and strong English communication, with responsibilities spanning document preparation, research, and client advocacy. This is a full-time, on-site position with regular hours.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish required.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and DOJ-accredited representatives by drafting, copying, scanning, mailing documents, and tracking deadlines.
• Create, organize, and maintain client records in physical files and case management software.
• Perform country conditions research and document preparation for asylum cases.
• Translate client documents and provide interpretation support for meetings and court appearances.
• Assist in intake, outreach, and education programs related to immigration relief and advocate for client rights.
• Maintain client communication, inform clients of case status, and coordinate with community resources.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English communication

Attention to detail

Public interest commitment

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Office 365

Job description

CIRA, the Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement, seeks a Legal Assistant to support the Asylum team in Omaha, NE. You will assist attorneys with case files, translations, and communications with clients while handling administrative tasks efficiently.

The role requires Spanish fluency and strong English communication, with responsibilities spanning document preparation, research, and client advocacy. This is a full-time, on-site position with regular hours.