Legal Assistant, Children's Legal Services

IRC

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Base: $20.20 - $22.50 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Hybrid
Bilingual spanish-english communication
Legal document preparation and filing
Client intake and interview coordination
The IRC is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to restoring safety, dignity, and hope to millions affected by conflict and disaster

Job Summary

  • The IRC is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to restoring safety, dignity, and hope to millions affected by conflict and disaster.
  • The Legal Assistant will support attorneys by coordinating client referrals, conducting interviews, preparing immigration filings, and managing program data for unaccompanied immigrant children.
  • The position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive benefits including paid time off and medical insurance, and requires frequent local travel with reimbursable expenses.

Matching Summary

The IRC is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to restoring safety, dignity, and hope to millions affected by conflict and disaster.

Salary

Base: $20.20 - $22.50 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plan, employee assistance program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bilingual Spanish-English communication
  • Legal document preparation and filing
  • Client intake and interview coordination
  • Trauma-informed listening skills
  • Case referral coordination
  • Travel to client meetings and hearings

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working with children
  • Lived experience with immigration legal system
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Strong computer literacy
  • Attention to detail and multitasking
  • Commitment to anti-racism and ongoing learning

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or 3 years relevant experience
  • Fluency in Spanish and English
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
  • Experience in immigration or child welfare law preferred
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Work Rights

Not specified

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