Job Description
Immigration Legal Assistant: Providing Support to Asylum-Seekers and Refugees
- Salary range: $56,600-65,000 per year - Full-time position with excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, professional development opportunities, generous paid time off, and parental leave options - Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service) - Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
Overview:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as an Immigration Legal Assistant. In this role, you will work closely with our Immigration Legal Services program staff to provide high-quality, trauma-informed legal services to multiethnic immigrants and refugees. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those seeking safety and a new start in the United States.
Responsibilities:
- Assist clients in gathering required documents and completing applications for immigration benefits - Work with interpreters and translation services to ensure effective communication with clients - Collaborate with attorneys to track case status and respond to correspondence from federal agencies - Provide timely and accurate case reporting and maintain detailed records - Represent **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** with clients, community members, and partners through phone and email communication, scheduling appointments, and conducting outreach - Pursue Department of Justice accreditation through required training - Manage interns and volunteers as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience - 2 years of experience in a legal or similar setting preferred - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Proficiency in Spanish, Pashto, or Dari strongly preferred - Strong organizational skills, ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines - Cultural competence and experience working with diverse backgrounds - Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion - Basic knowledge of relevant laws and policies - Computer proficiency, particularly in MS Office Suite - Flexibility to adapt to program changes and client needs - Deep commitment to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***'s core values
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. Salary is competitive and based on market data, education, skills, and requirements for the role. Travel may be required.
Join our mission-driven organization and make a difference in the lives of newcomers. Apply now to become an Immigration Legal Assistant at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***!
