Immigration Asylum Legal Assistant

Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement; Omaha (NE); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Unlimited PTO

9 holidays

Medical insurance

403b retirement plan

Wellness program

EAP

Development stipends

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the asylum team. This full-time role reports to the Lead Attorney (Asylum) and focuses on administrative, research, and case support.

You will handle document preparation, country-conditions research, client communication, and translation tasks while maintaining meticulous records and collaborating with attorneys.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Spanish fluency required.
• Public interest legal services commitment.
• Proficiency with Office 365 and learning new software.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and pass background checks.

Responsabilités

• Provide administrative and legal support to asylum team.
• Prepare, copy, scan documents and manage case files.
• Conduct country conditions research and document findings.
• Translate documents and assist with client communications.
• Maintain client records and coordinate deadlines.
• Represent CIRA positively to clients and partners.

Connaissances

Spanish fluency

English proficiency

Office 365 proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Associate's degree or higher

Bachelor's degree preferred

Outils

Case management software

Description du poste

Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the asylum team. This full-time role reports to the Lead Attorney (Asylum) and focuses on administrative, research, and case support.

You will handle document preparation, country-conditions research, client communication, and translation tasks while maintaining meticulous records and collaborating with attorneys.