Law Center Assistant at the International Institute of New Jersey

• Ready to be trained in specific aspects of immigration law with the final goal of providing the individual an opportunity to interact with the law center’s clients.

• Contact clients by telephone to set up interviews or obtain information.

• Call various social agencies on behalf of clients to clarify or help obtain benefits for the client.

• Interview clients under the supervision of the law center’s director to help process various immigration forms and petitions.

• Perform various tasks associated with management and recording of service in client’s files.

• Keep log of daily and weekly contact with clients for monthly and quarterly reports.

• Assist the legal staff in varied workshops and seminars to be developed for the immigrant community by the law center.

• Complete 1 citizenship project

• Perform Community Outreach and Translate/Interpret.

• Assist clients in Cross Cultural Counseling Center with outreach, translation, & 
interpretation if needed.

• Attend AmeriCorps bi-weekly meetings on Friday afternoon.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Professional, must be able to represent the Institute well.

• Be responsible, reliable, and keep appointments with clients.

• Be able to commit to a regular schedule.

• Excellent organizational skills. Need to be a quick learner and be articulate.
• Must be culture-sensitive and comfortable helping people of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

• Arabic bi-lingual skills required. French is a plus.

• Able to help the law center director and staff in processing client’s immigration petitions.

• Must be proficient with computer software.

• Must show proof of permanent resident: green card, INS form I-551, or US Citizenship. Refugees and Visa Holders not eligible.

• Must be able to commit to 23 hours/week (PT) from March 15-Dec. 31, 2011.

• No weekend hours available

Please email a resume and cover letter to jsimon@iinj.org. Include the position title in the subject line of your email. - No Calls, please. Please fill out required AmeriCorps application at Americorps.gov. Include two references with email contacts in application. Connect completed application to Bringing New Jersey Together at the International Institute of New Jersey.