Legal Assistant (In Person)

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Classification & FLSA Status: Full time | Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $27.00 - $33.00 hourly, depending on experience

Reports to: Directors

Location: In person at CAMUR’s Los Angeles office

Job Summary

The Centro de Asistencia al Migrante Urbano y Rural (CAMUR) seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant is responsible for assisting Attorneys in providing legal services as well as providing administrative support for the team’s services.

Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Assist in completing applications for submission to USCIS under attorney review.
• Conduct intake screening for clients seeking legal consultation, preparing immigration forms, and translating documents in Spanish and English.
• Assist clients in preparing for their immigration exams and interviews.
• Assist clients in gathering supporting documents and preparing legal filings.
• Assist with client follow up and providing clients information and documents related to their cases.
• Assist with filing and tracking immigration notices and processing times.
• Assist with mail processing and filing of case documents.
• Assist with organization and maintenance of online shared data systems and drives.
• Respond to client inquiries, messages, and phone calls.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skill/Qualifications

• Experience in immigration law (preferred)
• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish and English languages required
• Excellent communication, interviewing, and writing skills required
• Cultural or trauma-informed sensitivity and desire to work with immigrant families
• Attention to detail and effective time management skills strongly preferred
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Effectively with diverse groups of clients and volunteers
• Demonstrated commitment to mission and goals of CAMUR

Work Schedule

Office hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. The work schedule for this position is a 35-hour workweek equaling 7-hour workdays. The position may require some work on Saturday. Flexible work from home schedule may be offered. Work is performed in a variety of work settings, including CAMUR’s offices, workspace provided by others, libraries and other government facilities, among others.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. The position requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Flexible work from home schedule may be offered on a limited basis.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel to CAMUR’s offices, and other off-site locations. Mileage reimbursement is available. Ability to drive with a valid CA license, car insurance, and a registered vehicle is required.

Benefits

CAMUR offers a generous benefits package that has medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Supplemental insurance and a 403(b) retirement savings plan are also available. Paid time off is also provided along with 11 paid holidays, and quarterly week long break periods (winter, spring, summer, and fall break).

Application Deadline

Open until position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To Apply

Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to info@camur-la.org. Candidates are urged to be specific regarding level of Spanish proficiency. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Only those applicants who submit a complete application per these instructions will be considered. Applicants must apply directly. CAMUR will not consider applications through legal recruiting/staffing agencies. No inquiries or phone calls from applicants or legal recruiters please.

CAMUR is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, condition of physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation, in accordance with requirements of Federal and State laws.

Verbal and written fluency in Spanish and English languages required