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, case tracking, and report preparation for detained immigrant clients.
Role type
Legal Assistant (Immigration Defense)
Builds
Administrative support for a legal defense panel serving detained immigrants
Domain
Immigration law / Legal services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal secretarial experience, knowledge of court procedures, Spanish fluency, case management, data management, Microsoft Office/Google Suite proficiency, valid driver's license
Preferred skills
Experience with immigration court proceedings (removal and bond), habeas litigation experience
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
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (2+ years experience required)
