Legal Assistant

Starting Salary

$25.57/hr, depending on experience & according to scale

Title
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Legal Assistant

Position Type
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Regular Full-Time (37.50 hours per week), Non-exempt

Location
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Flexible work environment with hybrid & in-office options; based out of Twin Cities Metro Area, MN outstate offices, or Fargo, ND.

The Legal Assistant provides immigration legal assistance to low-income immigrants and refugees under the supervision of a licensed attorney. Depending on the assigned team and issue area, this role may support community defense, new beginnings, or other ILCM program areas as needed. The Legal Assistant performs a range of administrative and case support duties to assist ILCM clients.

• The opportunity to make an impact in the community by enhancing opportunities for immigrants and refugees in Minnesota and North Dakota.
• We believe in work-life harmony. This role offers the flexibility to blend remote work with in-office collaboration.
• We provide paid leave including the following:
  • Paid Time Off – Employee earns 12.5 hours per month during the first 2 years of employment (4 weeks), 15.625 per month in years 2-5 (5 weeks), and 18.75 per month after 5 years (6 weeks). Employees can carry up to 80 hours of unused leave from year to year.
  • Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST):
    In compliance with Minnesota law, ILCM will provide employees with paid sick & safe leave under this policy. All employees will receive eighty (80) hours sick and safe time, or pro-rated upon the commencement of employment. Unused sick and safe time will not be carried over from one calendar year to the next, nor will it be paid out at the end of each year.
  • Holiday Leave:
    Most major federal holidays off including the days between Christmas Eve and New Years Day. In addition, ILCM offers one floating holiday and the opportunity to exchange holidays that don’t fall within an employee's religious or cultural background (i.e., alternative holidays).
  • Paid Family & Medical Leave:
    In compliance with Minnesota statute. See Handbook and Benefits Guide for more information.
• We provide competitive benefits including the following:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance (with employer contributions)
  • Employer-paid life and disability coverage (voluntary life insurance is available at employee cost)
  • SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer match
  • FSA and HSA with employer contributions (HSA is only available for employees enrolled in our HSA medical plan)
  • Pet Benefits & Pet Discount Program with employer contributions
  • A remote connectivity stipend of $50/month
  • Payment for organizational/membership dues
  • Training/professional development budget of $500/year

You will be championing social justice & creating meaningful impact.

You will work in a place that values diversity, equity, and belonging. We encourage new ideas, value multiple perspectives, and foster a supportive environment where each role matters.

We offer competitive and transparent compensation. We aim to ensure that pay, benefits, and career progression reflect your contributions, impact, and market value.

You will work with a committed organization dedicated to serving and empowering clients. ILCM’s values are grounded in respect for and partnership with our immigrant and refugee clients.

70% Case support

• Support attorneys and accredited representatives in providing full legal representation, brief services, legal advice, and referrals to low-income immigrants and refugees, including:
• Screening and conducting intake consultations by phone, Teams, or in person;
• Providing information and referrals to clients;
• Communicating with clients regarding case status and progress;
• Requesting and obtaining documents from clients and government agencies;
• Meeting with clients to obtain signatures on immigration forms, applications, and filings;
• Conducting legal and criminal record research and preparing document requests;
• Researching and preparing country conditions reports;
• Preparing and drafting USCIS and court documents with attorney review for filing;
• Reviewing and analyzing court documents; and
• Tracking deadlines and submitting inquiries for cases outside normal…