[Hamp-law] Entry Level Legal Asst Job, Immigration Rights, DC

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Legal Assistant - Job
Posted by: American Immigration Council
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/sksWhhdFtwSP/

Description

We are -

Headquartered in Washington, DC, the American Immigration Council
(formerly the American Immigration Law Foundation) was established in
1987. Our mission is to strengthen America by honoring our immigrant
history and shaping how Americans think about and act towards
immigration now and in the future. AIC exists to promote the prosperity
and cultural richness of our diverse nation by:

     Educating citizens about the enduring contributions of America's
immigrants;
     Standing up for sensible and humane immigration policies that
reflect American values;
     Insisting that our immigration laws be enacted and implemented in a
way that honors fundamental constitutional and human rights;
     Working tirelessly to achieve justice and fairness for immigrants
under the law. www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org

Legal Action Center (LAC) -

The mission of the LAC is to protect the legal and constitutional rights
of noncitizens and to ensure that immigration law is interpreted and
implemented in a manner that is sensible and humane. The LAC has
established itself as a leader in litigation, information-sharing, and
collaboration among immigration litigators across the country. The LAC
is also one of the leading providers of legal resources for immigration
advocates, including in-depth practice advisories, trainings and
litigation meetings.

Your role -

Responsibilities for this position include providing litigation and
advocacy support to legal staff, including document production,
maintaining litigation pleading files, interfacing with lawyers and
advocates, coordinating meetings, answering incoming calls, drafting
e-mail and other correspondence, maintaining the LAC's website, and
assisting with additional administrative duties. This person will
support four attorneys.

Your background -

Bachelor’s degree required. Some related work experience is desired.
This is an entry-level professional position.

Our workplace -

Noted for its employee friendly approach, our staff represents the
absolute best and the brightest! Staff takes great satisfaction in our
cause - immigration reform. We offer a dynamic, empowering and
collaborative work environment that allows staff members to reach their
full potential.

We offer an extremely attractive total compensation package, including
competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401K with
employer match, transit subsidy, 3+ weeks vacation, 11 Federal holidays,
on-site fitness center, casual dress and many more exciting benefit
programs.

How to apply

We encourage QUALIFIED candidates to forward cover letter, resume and
desired salary to: HR-LAC / hr at immcouncil.org / 202.783.7853, fax. NOTE:
Cover letter and resume will be used as writing samples, and cover
letters without desired salary may not be considered. Direct hire only –
no recruiters. No calls! EEO.