Position Summary:

The Latin American Association (LAA) seeks a talented legal professional to provide support and direct legal services for the organization’s immigration attorneys, DOJ representatives, and community members in the LAA’s Atlanta office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide attorney support and services for program applicants
• Assist with follow-up appointments with clients to complete necessary forms and applications
• Prepare applications including but not limited to naturalization applications, family petitions, and waivers
• Assist with collection of supporting documentation
• Assist with managing removal caseload
• Document communications and filings in case management system
• Provide follow-up communication regarding correspondence from relevant agencies
• Communicate with USCIS and other relevant agencies
• Provide translation services of client documentation where required
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times
• Serve as interpreter for client interviews at USCIS
  • Serve as interpreter in consultations and other instances as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a paralegal, providing legal services and/or working in a legal setting
• Strong organizational skills and attentive to detail
• Ability to multitask and work in fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Excellent computer skills and office administration skills
• Sensitive to needs of low-income and culturally diverse clientele
• Experience working with immigrant communities preferred
• Any other duties that may arise in carrying out the work
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Fluency in English AND Spanish REQUIRED (both written and spoken)
  • Knowledge of a third lanaguage a plus

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience and background. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Learn more about the LAA at www.thelaa.org.

Please submit resume to gkocerha@thelaa.org.