Legal Assistant (Asylum)

Title:                           Legal Assistant (Asylum)

Salary Range:           $39,999-49,999

Education:                 Bachelor’s Degree Required

Location:                    Atlanta, GA

Type:                          Full-Time

Description:

The Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network (GAIN), a nonprofit organization with a mission of protecting and empowering immigrant survivors of crime and persecution, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to support its flagship asylum program.

Responsibilities include:

• Under the supervision of a licensed or accredited legal practitioner, provide clients with information about immigration benefits available through USCIS, work with clients to gather documents, and assist clients to complete applications

• Assist with managing voicemails and incoming calls and conduct intake interviews with potential clients

• Provide interpretation assistance on an as-needed basis for client meetings and written communication

• Respond to inquiries from clients regarding case status and submit inquiries on case status to USCIS/EOIR

• Process correspondence from USCIS/EOIR, including notifying clients, assisting clients to prepare responses to notices or evidence requests as appropriate, and following up with relevant parties Maintain accurate and up-to-date physical and electronic files and detailed case notes, enter required data in a timely manner, meet all case reporting requirements within established timelines and standards, and assist in the completion of statistical, narrative, and financial reports

• Collaborate with Navigators, Paralegals, and Attorneys to provide thoughtful, holistic services to clients

• Represent GAIN with clients, community members, and partners by receiving and returning phone calls and emails, scheduling appointments, supporting events, and conducting outreach for legal services

• Maintain strict client confidentiality and observe all other ethical practices/obligations as outlined in GAIN’s Employee Handbook

• Manage intern and volunteer support as needed

• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work

• Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or related experience

• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment and with Limited English Proficient populations

• Able to work effectively in a team environment, as well as take independent initiative

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable utilizing online software and programs

• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in written and spoken English is required

• Demonstrated dedication to immigrant rights, social justice, and/or human rights based on work experience, volunteer service, or educational activities

• Bilingual candidates preferred (e.g. Spanish, Arabic, Dari, French)

Benefits Include:

Comprehensive benefits include: 10 US holidays, 10-30 days paid time off days depending on tenure, fully-paid medical insurance for employee (dental insurance optional), 403(b) retirement savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, mileage reimbursement, and more.

How to Apply:

 To apply for this position, please email cover letter and resume to jobs@georgiaasylum[dot]org

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GAIN is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people of color, including bilingual and bi-cultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.