Bilingual Immigration Legal Assistant

CIRA; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

9 paid holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA) in Nebraska seeks a Legal Assistant for its Lincoln or Omaha offices. The role supports the U/T/VAWA teams with case management, document preparation, and client communications.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree or equivalent, fluency in English and Spanish, and willingness to work in a busy legal setting. The position is full-time, on-site with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Previous legal field experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to attorneys and DOJ-accredited representatives.
• Translate documents and correspondence Spanish↔English with accuracy.
• Maintain and organize client records; manage case deadlines and reminders.
• Assist with forms, motions, briefs, and related documents.
• Communicate with clients and assist with outreach and advocacy.

Skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Office 365 proficiency

Strong communication skills

Legal environment familiarity

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA) in Nebraska seeks a Legal Assistant for its Lincoln or Omaha offices. The role supports the U/T/VAWA teams with case management, document preparation, and client communications.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree or equivalent, fluency in English and Spanish, and willingness to work in a busy legal setting. The position is full-time, on-site with benefits and growth opportunities.