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Requisition ID: req59116

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Sector: Legal

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 22.00 - 24.00 Annually

Work Arrangement:In-person

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW: IRC in Missoula seeks a Legal Assistant to support its Managing Attorney and other legal staff in providing immigration legal services to refugee and other immigrant clients. The Legal Assistant will have stellar interpersonal and trauma-informed listening skills, be highly organized and have excellent attention to detail, and be able to work both in a collaborative team environment and independently on assignments.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in conducting intakes or follow-up meetings with current and potential clients, gathering supporting documents, and preparing translations;

• Assist in preparing filings for USCIS and other government agencies;

• Open cases, create paper and electronic case files, and input data in relevant case management systems to ensure accurate and timely tracking of cases;

• Coordinate with other IRC program staff to provide wrap-around services, as appropriate;

• Support development and maintenance of partnerships that have potential to bring valuable support to IRC and our clients;

• Communicate with clients to provide case status updates, request documents and other information, schedule appointments, and manage other communication as needed;

• Prepare affidavits, legal correspondence, and other documents for the Managing Attorney and other legal staff;

• Track deadlines for the immigration team, gather data, and help prepare monthly and quarterly reports.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience in the legal field;

• Highly desired: Spanish language fluency. Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking in Spanish.

• Experience in a legal setting highly desirable, but not required;

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment;

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, solve problems and exercise sound judgement;

• Evidence of capacity to be a strong team member in a highly collaborative social service environment;

• Deep commitment to working with refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers;

• Trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive listening and communication skills;

• Personal integrity in handling ethically complex and confidential situations;

• Commitment to anti-racism and ongoing learning;

• Strong computer literacy, research, and analysis skills;

+ Ability and willingness to travel frequently in and around the service area to engage with clients and community partners.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Standard office environment with occasional participation in community outreach and legal assistance events; hybrid, flexible work options available.

• Occasional travel to other cities in Montana.

• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles