Legal Assistant for the Los Angeles County Detained Immigrant Defense Bar Panel, USC Gould Immigration Clinic
Core
Provide administrative and case management support to the Los Angeles County Detained Immigrant Defense Bar Panel, including client intake at ICE detention facilities and processing Bar Panel member applications.
Role type
Legal Assistant (Immigration Clinic)
Builds
Case files and reports for detained immigrant defense
Domain
Immigration law / Legal services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal secretarial experience, legal terminology, knowledge of court procedures, Spanish fluency, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, data management systems, case management, travel logistics
Preferred skills
Experience with immigration court proceedings (removal and bond), habeas litigation, specialized/technical training
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, data management systems
Responsibilities
Conduct intake and follow-up interviews with detained prospective clients and family members, process Bar Panel member applications, assess cases for placement with Bar Panel members, case management and tracking, prepare reports, assist with reviewing Bar Panel member invoices and payments, travel to ICE detention facilities in Southern California
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, full-time