Bilingual Legal Assistant

Just Neighbors seeks a full-time Legal Assistant, passionate about working with immigrants and refugees, who will ensure accurate completion of every day administrative and legal tasks of a legal nonprofit. The legal assistant will work closely with legal and non-legal staff to perform their duties and will work in-person in the Annandale office during regular office hours (M-F, 9:00am-5:00pm). The applicant must be fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for scheduling and confirming client appointments (in-office appointments, biometric appointments, etc.) for all legal programs, as well as referring out potential clients when programs are at capacity
• Ensure that legal case tasks are completed, including but not limited to:
• Entering case information into electronic case management system; opening, closing, organizing and maintaining client case files; assisting with mailings; creating case packets
• Perform administrative tasks and support staff and legal staff with day-to-day duties (such as track USPS mail delivery, print passport photos, fingerprint clients, client coordination, data entry, mailings etc.)
• Assist attorneys in preparing client applications, materials, and documents, and accessing information in client files
• Provide back-up support when volunteers are not available in terms of interpretation, client intakes, social services referrals, etc.
• Liaison with clients about their case under the supervision of Attorney
• Scan mail daily
• Maintain quality control of archive scanning, data entry, office tasks etc.
• Represent Just Neighbors in community meetings and partnerships as needed
• Participate in outreach activities and information sessions for immigrants and social services agencies (outreach may require occasional evening and weekend events)
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent administrative experience
• Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken, written and reading comprehension)
• Proven success with administrative tasks
• Competency with technology and strong computer skills; demonstrated skill in Microsoft Office Suite products, Salesforce, Legal Case Management system
• Excitement with working with volunteers
• Interest in/knowledge of the immigration legal field and working with people from different backgrounds and life experiences
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced office environment
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively with others at all levels
• Excellent organizational and communications skills in-person and on the phone
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Commitment to the mission and culture of Just Neighbors and sensitivity towards the needs of our culturally diverse clients

Just Neighbors is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better we are able to assist clients. We welcome applicants of all religions, gender-identities, races, ethnicities, ages, physical abilities, and sexual orientations.