Immigration Legal Assistant — UAC Support & Case Coordination

U.S Comm for Refuge; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

USCRI in Houston seeks a Legal Assistant to support UAC legal services, providing administrative, case management, and filing support to attorneys and volunteer attorneys. Responsibilities include coordinating legal orientations, preparing and organizing case files, gathering documents, and assisting with immigration applications and court filings.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in legal/immigration support, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal, immigration services, case management, or administrative support role.
• Associate's degree or paralegal/bachelor's in related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with children, youth, or vulnerable populations preferred.
• Strong organizational and document management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• 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.
• Respect for a multicultural workplace.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support legal orientations and consultations for UAC.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain physical and electronic case files.
• Assist attorneys with immigration applications, supporting documentation, and court filings.
• Coordinate collection of client records and evidence for cases.
• Draft routine correspondence and non-substantive legal documents for attorney review.
• Monitor filing deadlines and assist in timely submissions.
• Support attorneys in immigration court hearings and other proceedings.

Skills

Legal admin

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Case management databases

Education

Associate's/Paralegal/Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

USCRI in Houston seeks a Legal Assistant to support UAC legal services, providing administrative, case management, and filing support to attorneys and volunteer attorneys. Responsibilities include coordinating legal orientations, preparing and organizing case files, gathering documents, and assisting with immigration applications and court filings.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in legal/immigration support, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and