Legal Assistant -Part Time

Loyola Marymount University; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic (LIJC) at Loyola Marymount University is seeking a capable legal support professional to help with client communication, deadline tracking, reporting, and CMS data entry for immigration matters in the Los Angeles area. This role emphasizes bilingual work, precise recordkeeping, and collaboration with a public-interest team.

Responsibilities include document collection, translation support at interviews, and preparing filings while maintaining deadlines and

Qualifications

• Typically a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Strong preference for prior work experience as a legal assistant for immigration legal services.
• Demonstrated computer competency and knowledge of software skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Strong preference for prior work experience in the public interest sector.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to immigrants’ rights work and LIJC’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Client communication: Scheduling appointments and updating clients on case status by phone, text, and/or e-mail.
• Deadline management: Tracking and monitoring crucial filing dates for client matters and grant reporting.
• Reporting and data analysis: Compiling statistical, narrative, and demographic reports in response to grant funding requirements and internal program metrics.
• Case Management Systems (CMS): Logging detailed notes, client information, and hearing or filing deadlines into Filevine, LIJC's CMS.
• Evidence gathering: Requesting and collecting client documentary evidence and personal records.
• Document translation and interpretation: Support the legal team with translation and interpretation at USCIS client interviews.
• Client case completion: Preparing immigration applications, state court forms, filings to courts, and drafting client declarations.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Strong organization

Strong communication

Commitment to immigrants' rights work

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

The Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic (LIJC) is a community-based collaboration of Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, Homeboy Industries Inc., and Dolores Mission Church. LIJC’s dual-pronged mission is to advance the rights of the low-income immigrant population on the Eastside of Los Angeles and the surrounding area through direct legal services, education, and community empowerment, while teaching law students effective immigrants’ rights lawyering skills in a real-world setting. LIJC focuses on providing representation to individuals who are unable to obtain immigration legal services elsewhere with an emphasis on immigrants with certain immigration complications.

Responsibilities

• Client communication: Scheduling appointments and updating clients on their case status by phone, text, and/or e-mail.
• Deadline management: Tracking and monitoring crucial filing dates for client matters and grant reporting.
• Reporting and data analysis: Compiling statistical, narrative, and demographic reports in response to grant funding requirements and internal program metrics.
• Case Management Systems (CMS): Logging detailed notes, client information, and hearing or filing deadlines into Filevine, the LIJC case management system. Running reports as necessary.
• Evidence gathering: Requesting and collecting client documentary evidence and personal records, such as birth certificates, passports, and background checks.
• Document translation and interpretation: As necessary, support the legal team with document translation and interpretation at USCIS client interviews.
• Client case completion: Preparing immigration applications, state court forms, filing motions and other filings to state and immigration courts, assisting with notice requirements in compliance with state court rules, and drafting client declarations.

Requisite Qualifications

• Typically a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Strong preference for prior work experience as a legal assistant for immigration legal services.
• Demonstrated computer competency and knowledge of software skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Strong preference for prior work experience in the public interest sector.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and strong attention to detail.
• Competence in and dedication to working with others of diverse cultural, geographic and economic backgrounds, including individuals with criminal history and history of severe trauma.
• Commitment to immigrants’ rights work and LIJC’s mission.

Salary

Staff Term (Fixed Term) Salary range $29.71 - $37.16 Salary commensurate with education and experience. Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

LMU's Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Company Overview

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.) LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants. Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement and real-world experience. We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body. We recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creativity. Our three campuses are rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, a global capital for arts and entertainment, innovation and technology, business and entrepreneurship. LMU is a unique and rewarding place to work. As you consider your employment opportunities with our institution, we encourage you to take the time to learn about the university community and how it distinguishes us from other places of employment. We are proud of the programs, benefits and services we provide our community. We strive to ensure an inclusive environment in all aspects of campus life that fosters a strong sense of trust and mutual respect.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state or local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in the administration of any of its education or admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment policies and practices. All University policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU's Jesuit identity and character. To learn more about the University's Statement of Non-Discrimination policy and related grievance procedures, click here. To report questions or concerns about sex-based discrimination, please contact [e-mail] or 310.568.6105. To learn more about Federal & State Employment Notices, click here: