Legal Assistant, Domestic Violence Program, Nationalities Service Center

Posted by on June 17, 2013

Legal Assistant, Domestic Violence Program, Nationalities Service Center
Posted on: June 5, 2013

Job description
History and Mission

NSC is a non-profit organization that provides social, educational, and legal services to immigrants and refugees in the greater Philadelphia area. Our strength lies in the diversity of our clients and services. Since NSC’s founding in 1921, our mission has been to help immigrants and refugees participate fully in American society. Each year, we help approximately 4,000 individuals from over 90 countries.

Position Summary

The Legal Assistant, under the supervision of the Director of Legal Services and working collaboratively with other department staff, will assist in the delivery of direct legal services to immigrant victims of domestic violence and other crimes. This position will provide effective customer service to our clients including problem resolution, case updates, and responses to inquiries. The Legal Assistant will provide administrative support to the department, maintain case files and database, and perform community outreach as necessary.

The Legal Assistant has internal contacts with the entire Legal Services Department staff and external contact with clients, court officials, law enforcement officials, and the general community. This position has access to sensitive NSC information and is expected to handle such information with integrity and professionalism. This position has regular contact with members of the community and is expected to represent NSC in a professional manner.

The Legal Assistant reports directly to the Director of Legal Services and participates in department activities as necessary.

This position is temporary for a duration of 4-6 months.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the preparation of cases and documents, draft motions and affidavits, conduct consultations, and research legal and factual issues.
• Respond to client telephone and email inquiries, resolve problems, and provide case updates to clients as necessary.
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks for the department including but not limited to filing cases before the USCIS and EOIR, distribution of mail, copying, faxing, filing, and maintenance of filing system.
• Maintain and update client and case information database.
• Participate in group case review meetings.
• Perform community outreach and education sessions at community organizations.

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