Detention Immigration Legal Assistant – Travel & Client

Green Evans-Schroeder, PLLC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Mission-driven team

Job summary

Green Evans-Schroeder, PLLC, in Tucson, seeks a Detained Legal Assistant to bridge attorneys and clients in immigration detention, providing essential legal support in detention facilities and the office.

The role requires compassion, strong organization, and compliance with detention protocols while handling case preparation and client communications. Fluency in English and Spanish is essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required for regular travel to detention facilities.
• Experience in legal intake or as a legal assistant, preferably in immigration law.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and high standards of client service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish; able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Detention Center Client Services: travel to Eloy and Florence detention centers 2–3 times per week; meet with potential clients; gather case information; obtain signatures; collect documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule follow-up consultations between attorneys and clients and their designated contacts.
• Communicate with family members before and after detention visits; ensure compliance with facility protocols.
• Conduct legal visits with existing clients to obtain declarations and supporting statements.
• Office-Based Legal Support: request criminal records and FOIA requests; provide interpretation as needed; draft declarations.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation and document management; support detained client caseload.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Case management software

Office software

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Case management software

Office software

Job description

Green Evans-Schroeder, PLLC, in Tucson, seeks a Detained Legal Assistant to bridge attorneys and clients in immigration detention, providing essential legal support in detention facilities and the office.

The role requires compassion, strong organization, and compliance with detention protocols while handling case preparation and client communications. Fluency in English and Spanish is essential.