Legal Assistant

CIRA - Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

9 paid holidays

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, L&

403b retirement plan

FMLA

Wellness Program

EAP

Development stipends

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CIRA - Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement in Nebraska is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our immigration practice with diligence and compassion. This full-time position collaborates closely with the Lead Attorney to prepare documents, gather client information, and assist with case management in a fast-paced legal environment.

This on-site role is based in Lincoln or Omaha, with a starting pay rate of $23.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Legal Assistant
REPORTS TO: Lead Attorney
HOURS: Full Time
WORKSITE: Lincoln or Omaha, Nebraska
COMPENSATION

• Pay rate starting at $23.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

EMPLOYEEBENEFITS

• Unlimited paid time off (including employee birthday); 9 paid holidays with year-end holiday break
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance; 403b retirement plan with an automatic 5% contribution; and FMLA
• Employee Wellness Program (including enriching snacks, support groups, and engaging activities)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes life event referral program, 5 free counseling sessions, financial and legal resources, and employee discount/savings program)
• Yearly stipends for employee development opportunities
• Relocation assistance; travel and expense reimbursement
  

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION

At the Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA), we see strength in every story. We are Nebraska and Southwest Iowa's leading immigration legal services provider and refugee resettlement agency, built on the foundation that every person - regardless of their country of origin or immigration background - deserves dignity, belonging, and opportunity.
Through high-quality legal representation, resettlement services, social work, education, and advocacy, we meet the complex and evolving needs of our immigrant and refugee communities.Our expert team supports complex needs with one shared goal: empowering our clients to forge better lives, resulting in stronger communities for all of us.

POSITION