Legal Case Manager

St. Vincent Catholic Charities; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Vincent Catholic Charities seeks a legal support assistant to aid two immigration attorneys in providing representation for vulnerable communities, with a focus on asylum and SIV cases.

You will conduct legal and country conditions research, organize documents, meet clients, schedule appointments and calendars, coordinate interpreters, and draft affidavits and immigration forms while maintaining digital files and contributing to monthly and quarterly reports.

Qualifications

• Education: B.A. or B.S. preferred.
• Experience: Law office or paralegal preferred; exposure to US asylum law; multicultural team experience.
• Licenses and training: MI operator license; strong written and oral communication; second language preferred (Urdu, Dari, Pashto).

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and country conditions research.
• Organize documents for ongoing and closed cases.
• Meet with clients to gather information.
• Schedule appointments and manage calendars.
• Coordinate interpreters for appointments.
• Monitor and return phone calls and voicemail.
• Maintain client digital files and program databases.
• Draft legal documents such as affidavits and immigration forms.
• Case note every communication with clients.
• Prepare statistics for monthly and quarterly reports.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support to the attorneys.
• Develop and maintain knowledge base of immigration laws and regulations.
• Attend agency meetings and participate as appropriate.
• Work with volunteers and interns.
• Advocate for immigrant rights with other organizations and government entities.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Client interviewing

Calendar management

Interpreter coordination

Phone & email handling

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

B.A. or B.S. preferred

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Summary

Provide support to two immigration attorneys in immigration-related legal representation for several different vulnerable communities, with a focus on asylum and SIV.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and country conditions research
• Organize documents related to ongoing and closed cases
• Meet with clients to gather information
• Schedule appointments and maintain attorney calendars and own calendar
• Coordinate and schedule interpreters for appointments
• Monitor and return phone calls and voice mail
• Maintain client digital files and program databases
• Draft legal documents such as affidavits and immigration forms
• Case note every communication with clients
• Prepare statistics for various monthly and quarterly reports
• Provide general clerical and administrative support to the attorneys
• Develop and maintain knowledge base of immigration related laws, regulations and pending legislation
• Attend and participate in agency meetings, as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with volunteers and interns
• Advocate for immigrant rights through positive relations with other CBOs and government entities

Qualifications

• Education: B.A. or B.S. preferred
• Experience: Law office or paralegal experience preferred; exposure to US asylum law; experience as part of a multicultural team
• Required Licenses, Certifications, and Training: MI operator license; computer skills; excellent written and oral communications skills; second language (Urdu, Dari, Pashto) preferred

Personal Attributes Anticipated

• Mission-Driven: Demonstrates a deep commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, and incorporates them into daily work
• Collaborative Team Player: Thrives in a team environment, contributing positively and working effectively with others to achieve shared goals
• Solution-Oriented Problem Solver: Proactively identifies challenges and develops practical, innovative solutions to address them
• Culturally Sensitive: Demonstrates awareness and respect for the cultural diversity of both colleagues and clients, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment
• Integrity: Upholds a strong moral character, consistently doing what is right, and responsibly using time and resources to serve the organization’s mission

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position is on-site and may not be eligible for remote work
• Attendance at occasional meetings or events outside regular business hours is required
• The role involves working with sensitive or potentially traumatic information and direct interaction with individuals or families in crisis
• Physical requirements include frequent use of hands for handling objects, tools, or controls; talking, bending, squatting, twisting, climbing, kneeling, reaching, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds
• Vision requirements include close‑up work, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• The work environment may involve varying degrees of physical discomfort and occasional loud noise
• Occasional driving, potentially with Clients, during the workday may be needed for operational purposes
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Comments

This job description is intended to outline the essential functions, general supplementary tasks, and key requirements for successful performance in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional tasks may be assigned, and management reserves the right to modify duties as needed.