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World Relief · 4 weeks ago

Legal Assistant (Limited Term, Part Time) - 2025344

Garden Grove, CA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21/hr - $23/hr

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization focused on addressing humanitarian crises. They are seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Afghan Legal Services Project by providing organized and timely services to eligible clients, including intake, translation, and immigration form preparation.

CharityConsultingSocial

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Conduct intake and screenings for potential clients over the phone and in person

Contact and meet with clients to schedule appointments, send information, and gather necessary documents to assess eligibility and/or aid in applying for immigration benefits

Update client tracker spreadsheets and World Relief’s case management system as cases are completed

Assist in client referrals to other World Relief programs and social service providers

Provide interpretation and translation services for legal practitioners during client meetings

Assist with initial drafts of immigration forms to be submitted to USCIS

Assist with application submission preparation

Assist in supporting workshops to serve clients with asylum, temporary protected status, and employment authorization document applications

Other duties as assigned, as related to serving Afghans

Qualification

Bilingual fluency in DariImmigration form preparationMicrosoft Office proficiencyAdministrative experienceProfessionalismExceptional communication skillsWork under pressureConfidentiality

Required

Mature and personal Christian faith

Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief

Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities

Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document

Bilingual fluency with English and Dari is essential

An associate degree equivalent university degree, whether from an academic institution in the U.S. or abroad or equivalent experience

Periodic evening and weekend availability

Must be able to pass a background check, including criminal record and motor vehicle reports

Must have regular access to a vehicle, a valid driver's license, and proof of liability insurance

Desire and ability to work with people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, religion, language, sexual orientation, and gender expression

Proficiency with Microsoft office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong administrative experience in an office setting

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Confidentiality and professionalism

Preferred

Bilingual fluency with English and Dari is essential

An associate degree equivalent university degree, whether from an academic institution in the U.S. or abroad or equivalent experience

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Employee discount program

Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.