Immigration Legal Assistant for UAC Services

U.S. Comm For Refuge; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is hiring a Legal Assistant, UAC Legal Services, to support direct legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children in ORR care. You will handle administrative duties, case management, and legal support for attorneys and volunteers.

You will coordinate legal orientations, prepare case files, collect data, and assist with filings and reporting. Join a team focused on providing high-quality support to vulnerable youth and families across ORR

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent; paralegal or related degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal, immigration services, case management, or administrative support role.
• Prior experience working with children, youth, or vulnerable populations preferred.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and document management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management databases.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated support for organizational values by respecting others and fostering a multicultural workplace.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support legal orientation presentations for UAC within the immigration system.
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, and materials for legal orientations at ORR shelters and facilities.
• Support legal consultations by gathering documents and maintaining records.
• Maintain accurate case notes in case management systems.
• Assist in tracking client appointments, deadlines, and follow-up activities.
• Provide administrative and case management support for UAC receiving legal services in ORR care.
• Prepare and maintain physical and electronic case files.
• Assist attorneys with immigration applications and court filings.
• Coordinate collection of client records and supporting documentation.
• Draft routine correspondence and non-substantive legal documents.
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
• Support attorneys in immigration court hearings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Case management databases

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Case management databases

Job description

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is hiring a Legal Assistant, UAC Legal Services, to support direct legal services for Unaccompanied Alien Children in ORR care. You will handle administrative duties, case management, and legal support for attorneys and volunteers.

You will coordinate legal orientations, prepare case files, collect data, and assist with filings and reporting. Join a team focused on providing high-quality support to vulnerable youth and families across ORR