Capital Area Immigrants' Rights (CAIR) Coalition- Legal Assistant- Detained Adult Program

As an LVC Fellow, you will be working with this placement and the job description is:

A legal assistant in the Detained Adult Program focuses on (i) the coordination and execution of visits to
detention centers for the purpose of conducting Know Your Rights presentations and intakes with
detained adults, (ii) working with clients throughout the course of removal proceedings, including
assisting with paperwork and case preparation, and (iii) supporting the program’s provision of services
as a whole.

[FELLOWS GAIN LEGAL EXPERIENCE WITH CASE MANAGEMENT OF ADULTS IN IMMIGRATION DETENTION, LEGAL SERVICES PROVISION, AND KNOWLEDGE OF IMMIGRATION LAW AND RIGHTS PRESENTATIONS FOR FUTURE WORK WITH LAW, ADVOCACY, AND PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS ENGAGED IN THE IMMIGRATION DETENTION SYSTEM.]

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Participates in preparation and breakdown of detention facility visits; and conducts detention facility visits throughout Virginia (about one per month), for the provision of Know-Your-Rights presentations and intake/follow-up. 
• Participates in intake review, additional case research, and preparing cases for pro bono placement
• Follows-up after intakes to evaluate eligibility for relief from removal, including legal
research, securing criminal records, and obtaining additional information from family
members
• Ensure the inputting and accuracy of data and case information into shared databases in
a timely fashion
• Take part in stakeholder relationship activities, including in-person and telephonic
meetings with community groups, governmental bodies and representatives, and other
legal service providers
• Help with the transfer of clients to other internal programs (e.g., NQRP, Lab, MD Universal Representation)

LVC pays for housing, utilities, internet, health insurance, paid vacation, a food stipend, and transportation to and from placement.