Administrative Assistant - Legal Services
Church World Service, Inc.

Job Info

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About CWS

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the Immigration Services Administrative Assistant is to provide administrative support to CWS Durham Immigration Legal Services Programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the CWS Local Office Immigration Legal Services teams including:
• Answer phone calls and check office voicemail
• Manage incoming clients in the building lobby waiting area;
• Assist with incoming and outgoing mail;
• Communicate with clients to collect basic documents and information for upcoming appointments;
• Confirm upcoming appointments.
• Make photocopies of documents and print photos;
• Order supplies;
• File documents;
• Assist DOJ Representatives and Attorneys with changes of address, case status checks and other routine case processes.
• Create enrollment forms for new Clients
• Perform other administrative duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor of Arts strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Experience with asylum seekers, refugees, asylees, and other immigrants preferred.
• At least one year of work experience in an office setting or internship in a law office or non-profit legal services environment is preferred.

Other Skills:

• The successful candidate must be highly detail-oriented and possess superior organizational and task management abilities.
• Respect for client confidentiality.
• Strong computer literacy, with knowledge of word processing and database applications, and ability to use standard office equipment in performing varied activities.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Bi-lingual skills preferred.

Benefits

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (21 Paid Days Off; 27 Days after 2 Years)
- 14 Official Holidays
- Sick Time Off (12 Accrued monthly)
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits

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