SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The Legal Assistant is responsible for providing high quality immigration legal advocacy and services to immigrants eligible for services under programs to which the Legal Assistant has been assigned. She/he is responsible for meeting with clients and assisting them with legal matters and related processes. The Legal Assistant is also responsible for the maintenance of client databases.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conducts screening for client eligibility for services.
• Conducts intakes with clients, in-house and at other locations as appropriate.
• Assists clients with gathering required documentation and writing affidavits.
• Informs clients on the status of their cases.
• Compiles monthly statistics as requested by funders.
• Refers clients to other services as needed.
• Provides administrative support for programs(s).
• Maintains the database of client caseload.
• Respects organizational confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Good writing, organizational and inter-personal skills.
• Able to relate with clients.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree

PREFERRED EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
• B.A. in Latin American Studies, Social Work or Human Services.
• One year of office experience and/or working in a non-profit assisting low-income persons or immigrant clients.

For more information, visit: http://www.main.org/papa/