Overview:
Under the direct supervision of Austin Leadership Team, the Legal Caseworker is responsible for providing support to a team of AG attorneys and accredited representatives. Case support activities may include: client communications, file organization, document preparation, research, case evidence collection, data entry, support for the Hutto detention program, and mailing. The Legal Caseworker will also play an administrative support role, including activities such as: helping to maintain/stock/organize archival and copy rooms, provide support to Screening and Referral Specialist, and helping to manage inventory and supply.
Responsibilities:
-Support AG attorneys and caseworkers
-Maintain our client database
-Help file documents, receipt notices, and other notices from USCIS in the appropriate files
-Duties may also include fielding phone calls, preparing and printing correspondence for mailing, creating spreadsheets and presentations, and data entry into our databases.
-Assisting the screening and intake specialist if needed
-Respect and maintain client and agency confidentiality at all times
Qualifications:
-Bilingual in Spanish and English
-Good writing, organizational and inter-personal skills.
-Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite programs. Experience with databases such as Fast Visa (immigration client database)
-Experience working with the immigrant community preferred
-Able to meet deadlines and to keep records of the client’s files and paperwork.
This position offers a valuable opportunity for individuals looking to enhance their skills in legal support and case management within a professional setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Schedule:
Experience:
- legal caseworker: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Austin, TX 78752 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX 78752: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78752