Careers at WIAP

Legal Assistant

Wyoming Immigrant Advocacy Project (WIAP) seeks a full-time Legal Assistant to join our growing team. Reporting to the Legal Director, the Legal Assistant will support WIAP’s programmatic work to provide free and low-cost legal advice and representation to Teton area immigrants, including administrative duties, interfacing with clients, conducting research, drafting correspondence, and additional tasks as required. Salary is $65,000 annually with insurance benefits and PTO.

Responsibilities

Communicate courteously and thoughtfully with clients in both English and Spanish
Anticipate client needs and prepare ahead of time to be responsive to client questions and concerns
Schedule appointments, hearings, and deadlines accurately, keeping attorneys well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities
Document all case activity with clear, concise case notes
Manage case intake process under the instruction of the Legal Director
Draft, proofread, and file, by email, fax, and/or mail, correspondence and legal documents in English and Spanish
Copy, scan, and file incoming case notices and correspondence
Coordinate paperwork for attorney review and case preparation, including affidavits and documentary evidence
Translate documents between English and Spanish
Research points of contact, procedures for evidence collection, filing requirements, and additional information for purposes of preparing immigration applications for filing
Contact local government agencies and other third parties and track follow-up tasks
Work with attorney and Executive Director to coordinate and schedule community outreach presentations
Process mail, email, and voicemails efficiently and accurately
Manage legal documents and client information in strict confidence
Prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters proactively and expeditiously, effectively manage deadlines, and follow through on projects
Make arrangements for attorney travel
Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Verbal fluency in English and Spanish
Strong writing skills in English and Spanish, and ability to accurately translate written materials
Superior attention to detail and ability to execute tasks precisely and accurately
Energetic, organized, and able to work on multiple projects at the same time while meeting deadlines effectively
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to professionally represent the organization to clients, donors, and colleagues
Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently and maintain strict confidentiality
Awareness of and sensitivity to challenges associated with working with low-income and limited-English-proficient clients
Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights
Administrative work experience preferred

About WIAP

WIAP promotes and defends the rights of all immigrants through affordable direct legal services, community education, and systemic advocacy. In addition, WIAP works to build capacity by training and partnering with private attorneys to provide low-cost immigration assistance. The organization was launched in 2023 to address the acute need for more accessible legal services for the immigrant population in Teton County and beyond. WIAP is the first and only comprehensive legal aid program for immigrants in Wyoming.

We value a diverse staff and an inclusive culture. WIAP encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Please send cover letter, resume, and references to info@wyomingiap.org

Careers at WIAP

Legal Assistant

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