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Job Description
Legal Assistant Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fresno Fresno, CA Job Details Full-time $21 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching 403(b) Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Computer operation Spanish Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Employee relationship building English High school diploma or GED Non-CDL Class C Full Job Description
ABOUT CCDOF
With over 70 years of existence, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fresno (CCDOF) has an available position in the Immigration Services Center. This department has served over 5,000 individuals from 56 different countries in over four years, serving eight counties in the heart of the Central Valley-Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Kern, and Inyo. CCDOF is committed to serve, advocate, and empower those in most need regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, nationality, socioeconomic level, and/or legal status. The Immigration Services Center offers assistance with affirmative immigration remedies such as Naturalization for Veterans, Naturalization, Acquisition, Derivation, LPR renewals, family-based petitions, and non-immigrant visas, among other immigration remedies. Having three offices (Fresno, Merced, and Bakersfield), the incumbent would report to the Fresno office.
DESCRIPTION
Under the direct supervision of the Immigration Services Manager (DOJ Accredited Representative) and the general supervision of the Executive Director, the incumbent's responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited to, opening, routing, and responding to correspondence, answer telephone calls, and routing/taking messages, as well as providing high-level general clerical support to the supervisor.
SAMPLE OF DUTIES
The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for this position. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several typical duties performed. Consequently, this information does not necessarily reflect essential functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Assisting the organization in delivering optimal immigration legal services. Communicate daily with the Immigration Services Manager to ensure any updates or changes. Answer a high volume of calls. Manage calendar(s), including booking and scheduling appointments. Must be able to multitask and have exceptional customer service skills. Utilize computer hardware and software to meet department demands. Oversee clerical tasks, such as sorting files and mail. Welcome visitors, book appointments, and follow up. Scheduling meetings/reminders and sending meeting invites to attendees. Translate documents from Spanish to English and vice versa. Work with other department staff, volunteers, clients, and the community members at large. Be organized, capable, and harmoniously collaborative with coworkers and volunteers. Coordinate and perform community events to promote and inform about immigration services and/or immigration updates via presentations, information fairs, public forums, etc. Assist/coordinate and direct on-site/off-site group processing workshops. Service all customers with dignity and respect. Additional duties as assigned.
DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Build cordial, courteous working relationships among all departments at Catholic Charities. Implement the mission, vision, and humane values of Catholic Charities. Consistently deliver thoughtful and kind-hearted services that are aligned with the agency's mission and values. Remain knowledgeable about the services provided by Catholic Charities. Have strong humanitarian values and understand the needs of each individual. Be able to perform basic math skills. Microsoft Office Suite includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Apricot Solutions, Outlook, and Internet tools. Basic skills in Adobe Reader. Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all staff and volunteers. Comprehend that information captured/obtained from clients is privileged and confidential. Applicants must be reliable and be positive, open to assisting the indigent community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School or equivalent.
Language:
Bilingual in English and Spanish, proficient in speaking, reading, and writing.
Experience :
Previous work experience in customer service/social services/immigration background preferred.
License:
Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver License.
Other:
Must own a reliable vehicle or method of transportation.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Health Care, Dental, and Vision Basic Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Disability Insurance, Paid time off (holiday, sick, personal day and vacation), 403b
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described below are a sample of physical demands that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the job duties and responsibilities associated with this position. Reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may be made to enable an incumbent with disabilities to perform their job duties and responsibilities. While performing the job duties and responsibilities of this position, an employee is regularly required to work indoors in an office or conference room setting. Employees are also required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods, consistent with a typical business office operation and social services agency. Furthermore, employees are expected to operate a variety of business office equipment, including personal computers, laptop computers, printers, photo-copy equipment, telephones, and audio-visual equipment. Also, employees may occasionally be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
CATEGORY OF RISK TO BLOOD AND BODILY FLUIDS
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Low NOTE:
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE PROGRAM MANAGER RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, MODIFY, OR AMEND THIS SPECIFICATION/JOB DESCRIPTION AS HE/SHE DEEMS NECESSARY. THEREFORE, THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT/CONTRACT, NOR DOES IT CHANGE, MODIFY, OR AMEND THE
"AT-WILL"
POLICY OF THE CCDOF. THE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES LISTED IN THIS SPECIFICATION/JOB DESCRIPTION WILL BE REVIEWED WITH THE INCUMBENT AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT AND DURING EACH PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance
