General Clerk - Legal Orientation Program

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Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. (DMRS) has immediate opening for a full-time caseworker within its Legal Orientation Program (LOP).  DMRS is the largest full service immigration legal aid organization providing high quality free and low cost legal services to individuals residing within the geographical boundaries of the Catholic Diocese of El Paso.

The caseworker will work with a team to provide know-your-rights presentations, individual orientations, pro se assistance and referral to pro bono attorneys for possible representation.  The caseworker will also conduct some administrative tasks, including inputting data for reporting purposes.  The services under the LOP are provided in a detained setting, which means that the LOP staff members spend a significant amount of time in two local detention centers.  Travel may be required of this position. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to,:

• Review materials and legal updates related to immigration law;
• Participate in regular staff meetings with the rest of the team to discuss program developments and discuss cases for possible referral to a pro bono attorney;
• Participate in meetings and calls with stakeholders;
• Prepare for and participate in site visits and conference calls with the Vera Institute of Justice;
• Respond to Vera Institute of Justice e-mails and reports; and
• Provide group orientations (GOs), individual orientations (IOs), pro se workshops, and possibly refer cases to pro bono attorneys. 

Qualifications:

• Comfort providing group presentations in a detention center;
• Minimum one year experience working in a professional atmosphere;
• Experience in immigration law preferred;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
• Fluency in English and Spanish, fluency in other languages in addition to English and Spanish preferred;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, particularly to immigration issues;
• Must comply with all Department of Justice security requirements, including a background check and be either a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident; and
• Must have a valid Texas Driver License, Current Automobile Insurance, and a vehicle able to fit at least 4 people

Compensation:

• Pay: $15.88 per hour. Rate subject to increase with demonstrated relevant experience.
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

DMRS Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pETId_HqnAwa81x-DoFrDu-NA3Ew1bZ8/view?usp=sharing