Junior Legal Assistant

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center

El Paso, TXHybridFull time

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Pay: $35K to $42K; a year
Location: El Paso, TX
Work style: Hybrid
Job type: Full time
Posted: Oct 2; 18 days ago

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Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center

Legal services · 11 to 50 employees

Las Americas is a nationally-recognized organization that provides high-quality legal services,advocacy, and support to detained and non-detained individuals in El Paso, Texas, and southernNew Mexico. Since 1987, we have represented over 50,000 individuals while advocating forsystemic change through impact litigation.

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What you'll do

Assist attorneys and legal staff with case preparation, including gathering and organizing evidence, intakes, detention center visits, and preparing legal filings.
Maintain accurate case files and client records in the case management system.

What you need

Education: a bachelor's degree

Key skills

Strong organizational skillsattention to detailtrauma-informed approach

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Perks

health insurance
flexible/hybrid schedule
generous PTO

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JUNIOR LEGAL ASSISTANTLas Americas Immigrant Advocacy CenterEl Paso, TX Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center is hiring a Legal Assistant to provide casemanagement support and expand our capacity to serve and support immigrants facing removal. Las Americas is a nationally-recognized organization that provides high-quality legal services,advocacy, and support to detained and non-detained individuals in El Paso, Texas, and southernNew Mexico. Since 1987, we have represented over 50,000 individuals while advocating forsystemic change through impact litigation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCase Management and Client Support: Assist attorneys and legal staff with case preparation,including gathering and organizing evidence, intakes, detention center visits, and preparinglegal filings. Maintain accurate case files and client records in the case management system. REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.Experience: 0 - 2 years as a legal assistant. Prior experience in a legal or client-facingadministrative role preferred but not required.Skills and Values: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multipledeadlines under pressure; compassionate, trauma-informed approach to client interactions;deep commitment to social justice and immigrant rights.Language: Professional fluency in English and Spanish is required.Location: Must work locally out of the El Paso, TX office. SALARY AND BENEFITS$35,000 to $42,000, commensurate with experience; health insurance with employercontributions; flexible/hybrid schedule; and generous PTO. TO APPLYPlease submit a resume, cover letter, and two (2) professional references via Bamboo.