Immigration Legal Assistant for UAC Services

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) seeks a Legal Assistant, UAC Legal Services, to support direct legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children in ORR care.

You will assist attorneys with orientations, consultations, organizing case files, collecting documents, and maintaining case data while ensuring confidentiality. This in‑person, full‑time position requires an associate’s degree or paralegal certificate (or bachelor’s), at least two years in legal or immigration

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 2 years in legal, immigration services, case management, or administrative support.
• Experience with children, youth, or vulnerable populations preferred.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and document management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate legal orientations and consultations for UAC in ORR care.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain case files and client records.
• Assist attorneys with immigration applications, filings, and documentation.
• Coordinate collection of client records and supporting documents.
• Draft routine correspondence and non-substantive legal documents.
• Monitor deadlines and assist with reporting and filings.
• Support attorneys in immigration court preparation and other proceedings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree or paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Case management databases

Job description

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) seeks a Legal Assistant, UAC Legal Services, to support direct legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children in ORR care.

You will assist attorneys with orientations, consultations, organizing case files, collecting documents, and maintaining case data while ensuring confidentiality. This in‑person, full‑time position requires an associate’s degree or paralegal certificate (or bachelor’s), at least two years in legal or immigration