Latino Memphis Immigration Legal Assistant

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6041 Mt. Moriah Rd Ext Suite 16
Memphis, TN 38115
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Latino Memphis, Inc.
Street address: 
6041 Mt. Moriah Rd Ext Ste 16
City: 
Memphis
State: 
Tennessee
ZIP: 
38115
Organization URL: 
http://www.latinomemphis.org
Job type: 
Other
Position Description: 

Latino Memphis’ Derechos Program has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant to work directly with our Immigration Attorneys in a high volume, fast-paced office environment and is seeking a qualified and dedicated bilingual legal assistant to join our Derechos legal staff team.

Latino Memphis’ legal program, “Derechos”, represents clients in immigration court and before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Types of cases we represent:

Adjustment of Status
Asylum and Withholding of Removal
DACA Renewal
Petitions for Alien Relative
U-Visa petitions for those who have been victims of crime
T-Visa petitions for those who have been victims of human trafficking
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Self-Petitions.

Derechos provides low-cost and pro-bono legal representation to individuals in the Memphis Immigration Court, and before USCIS to more effectively advocate for them in cancellation of removal, asylum, SIJS cases, and other forms of relief.

Primary responsibility is assisting the attorneys.

The ideal candidate is a Legal Assistant with experience in USCIS filings, calendaring and scheduling events, file maintenance (digital and hard copy), organization, and basic letter-writing.

Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience as a Legal Assistant for an Immigration Firm or organization is required.
DOJ accreditation is a plus
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Must possess good communication skills.
Must possess strong organizational skills and be highly detail-oriented.
Experience or familiarity in immigration law
Fluent in Spanish (written and verbal) preferred.

To apply: 

Please send your resume to Shali Ledbetter Atkinson: [email protected]

Notes: 
Latino Memphis is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that has served Latino clients throughout the Mid-South for over 23 years. Our mission is to assist Latinos in this region by connecting, collaborating and advocating for health, education, and justice; we envision a future in which every Latino in the Memphis metropolitan area has the opportunity and the resources to become an engaged member of the larger community. We are an affiliate of UnidosUS, the largest Latino advocacy organization in the USA. Latino Memphis makes all hiring and employment decisions without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, immigrant status, political affiliation or belief. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the office.
Salary range: 
$33,000 - $40,000
Submission deadline: 
Thursday, September 12, 2019

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