Legal Assistant, Legal Services

Requisition ID: req51823

Job Title: Legal Assistant, Legal Services

Sector: Legal

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 20.43 – 23.32 Hourly

Location: Missoula, MT USA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Description

• Assist in conducting intakes or follow-up meetings with current and potential clients, gathering supporting documents, and preparing translations;
• Assist in preparing filings for the immigration court, Asylum Office, and USCIS;
• 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, where appropriate;
• Support development of partnerships that have potential to bring valuable support to 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 Legal Services team and prepare monthly reports.

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience in the legal field;
• Experience in a legal setting highly desirable, but not required;
• Excellent 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 new Americans including refugees and asylum seekers
• Trauma-informed and 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.

• Standard office environment with occasional participation in community outreach and legal assistance events; hybrid, flexible work options available.
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.