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Job Summary:

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY (LASROC) is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to work with attorneys in the Immigration Law Unit to provide quality legal services to our clients. The Legal Assistant will have the opportunity to be part of a team of professionals who have dedicated themselves to the mission of LASROC; the provision of high-quality civil legal services to low and moderate-income litigants.

Responsibilities Include:

• Open pre-litigation files for all eligible clients each week, monitor files and send follow-up correspondence.  
• Open litigation files, review relevant documents, prepare retainer agreement and have client read and sign it, collect fees.
• Draft court and client documents as required; have documents reviewed by an attorney and make changes as needed. 
• Schedule appointments for clients to read and review all documents. Explain documents if applicable and have client sign as required.
• Conduct all client follow-up and evaluations, as requested.
• Maintain effective communication with clients by telephone, relay messages between clients and attorneys, and draft letters to clients.
• Transcribe accurate and detailed notes of all client contacts and conversations with attorneys and other third parties related to a client’s case in LASROC’s case management system LegalServer.
• Serve and file papers with the Court, and USCIS filings.
• Conduct office, clinic, and outreach intake. Intake includes database entry and screening applicants for financial eligibility, cross-reference applicants for conflicts and obtain basic facts of an applicant’s problem.
• Provide information and referral and know about other available legal and human services.
• Provide occasional translation assistance for immigration staff as needed, including at United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) interviews at Immigration Court appearances.    
• Compile and report statistic to the Program Director and Operations Administrator as required. Participate in LASROC office functions, including program staff meetings and other LASROC office meetings.

• As needed, conduct intake screener duties, which includes database entry and screening applicants for financial eligibility, cross-reference applicants for conflicts and obtain basic facts of an applicant’s problem. It also includes providing information and referral.

• Support other LASROC units and staff as needed.
• Additional duties at the discretion of the Supervising Attorney 

Other Requirements:

• Consistently operates office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and fax machine.
• While performing these job responsibilities, the employee must maintain consistent communication with staff and clients and must be able to exchange clear and accurate information about the results and outcomes of their work.

• The person in this position needs to move about inside the office frequently to access office equipment, file cabinets, and mailbox. They also must be able to move to and from the office and courthouse. 

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Paralegal Studies or High School Diploma with equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English and a second language is preferred.
• Notary Public License (If not currently licensed, must be able to pass the notary exam).
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player and have a positive and cooperative work attitude.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• Paid Lunch Hour
• Employer contributions toward health and dental insurance plans
• 15 days of vacation to start (More based on experience)
• 96 hours of sick leave
• 32 hours of personal time
• 14 paid holidays a year
• $600 per year internet stipend
• 3% match on the 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan of your choice
• 5% language differential for being proficient in a program-relevant language
• Professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.