International House of Metrolina, Inc. Bilingual Legal Assistant Charlotte, NC · Part time Company website

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The Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) Immigration Legal Assistant supports the Immigration Legal Clinic Specialist. This position is part-time, in-office, 24 hours per week.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assist with maintaining clinic Outlook calendar, including scheduling appointments and following up with clients
• Schedule and complete new client intakes following outlined procedures
• Assist potential clients with inquiries and provide legal referrals accordingly
• Manage and update client files, legal documents and data
• Assist with trips to the post office and handle mail accordingly
• Assist with scanning, reviewing and emailing client files and documents
• Maintain accurate and current electronic legal forms and documents in SharePoint and legal software
• Assist with translations and interpretations for Spanish-speaking clients, as needed
• Assist with Refugee State Office monthly data entries, complete case reviews, and maintain accurate and updated notes to be in compliance with grant reporting
• Update excel spreadsheets to ensure accurate grant reporting
• Assist with training volunteers and interns, as needed
• Perform other tasks as needed, including occasionally assist with promotion and outreach for the programs and events offered by International House
• Perform other tasks as needed, including help prepare and file cases with USCIS under the direction of a staff attorney/accredited representative when needed; Open, draft and assemble files when asked by representatives

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Three years of experience in an administrative assistant role
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft 360 (including Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams)
• Experience recording data accurately
• Lived experience relevant to the immigrant population, preferred
• Spanish fluency required (oral and written)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Physical Demands

Must be able to:

• Sit for long periods of time while performing repetitive motions/computer work
• Apply physical mobility, including reaching, lifting, holding, pushing and pulling, carrying, bending, climbing stairs, kneeling, arm and leg extension.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Maneuver within the office area.

Work Environment:

Most of the work is done in an office environment. The office is a shared space; therefore, employees must be able to work in a noisy environment and anticipate interruptions.