Immigration Legal Caseworker - Stamford, United States - Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants

Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants

Verified Company

Stamford, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Why work for CIRI?

CIRI is an eligible employer for the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program
Diverse Culture
Strong team of supportive staff
Incredible mission of helping refugees and immigrants
Long-Term Community Connections
Medical/dental/vision/life/403B plan
13 paid holidays
20 days paid time off per year
Honor work/life balance
Promote selfcare

SALARY:

$42,000 - $44,000

***: Legal Case Workers help immigrants, and their families with their immigration cases and questions through legal advice and counseling. This is in our Stamford, CT location.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provide confidential legal consultations and conduct initial assessments on immigration cases to determine eligibility for immigration benefits.
Carefully monitor and maintain electronic and paper files for each client and case, according to CIRI guidelines, as part of an organized case load.
Participate and present in community outreach events as part of the Hartford Immigration Legal Services Team
Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions for legal services.

- work in supportive environment to share and support other DOJ case managers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Commitment to the agency's core values and mission to assist immigrants and their families.
BA or BS.
Previous experience as a paralegal or BIA Accredited Representative for a BIA recognized agency, or equivalent knowledge of immigration laws and procedures preferred.

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Bi-Lingual oral and written skills in Spanish required
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Excellent and effective writing skills, organization, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Compassion for vulnerable clients and the ability to effectively work and communicate with clients of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, and experience working with case management programs.