Immigration Legal Advocate (Bilingual)

Job Description

Job Description

Immigration Legal Advocate (Part-Time)

Location : Shreveport, LA

Schedule : Monday–Friday, 20–25 hours / week

Compensation : Commensurate with experience

Benefits : Benefits package + 13 paid holidays

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Mission-Focused Responsibilities :

Remedy legal issues by providing quality immigration legal services to immigrants

Prevent legal issues by providing law-related education to immigrants and organizations

Strengthen families by connecting immigrants to other resources in the community

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Provide Spanish to English interpretation and document translation

• Bilingual speaking is REQUIRED

Oversee intake process to ensure that all client intake forms are completed and necessary documentation is obtained, and scheduling appointments

Assist supervising attorney in gathering and preparing documentation for immigration legal applications to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Draft and prepare immigration legal forms for attorney review

Create and maintain client files in compliance with Catholic Charities policies and procedures as well as relevant regulations and laws

Become proficient in client case management software for entering client profiles when necessary and entering notices and other documents into the client platform

Participate in immigration law training in preparation for applying to the Department of Justice for accreditation to practice immigration law while employed by CCNLA and under attorney supervision

Perform clerical duties as necessary, including filing, answering phone calls and data entry

Other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualification Requirements :

Education / Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in related field, paralegal experience, or similar education or training preferred. Experience in immigration matters preferred.

Other Skills / Requirements :

Fluency in Spanish and English

Demonstrated interest in serving the immigrant community and experience working with persons with diverse economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work with diverse groups of coworkers, volunteers and clients and advocate with governmental and other organizations

Strong organizational and time management skills with a high level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and handle a large caseload

Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills

PC proficiency and competency in Microsoft Office applications; database experience preferred

Possess good judgment, the ability to learn quickly and work independently as well as in collaboration with others

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