Legal Assistant
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants · Des Moines, Iowa, US
The U. S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) supports people who have lost or left their homes.
Job description
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) supports people who have lost or left their homes. For over 100 years, the unwavering commitment of our leadership, team, network of service providers, and advocates has helped redirect the destiny of countless vulnerable lives. In neighborhoods, in Washington, and around the world, we break down barriers and demand justice for refugees and immigrants as they successfully integrate into new communities. We provide essential social and legal services to rebuild productive lives, turning tragedy into prosperity. We are a purpose driven organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in forced or voluntary migration worldwide and supporting their transition to a dignified life. To learn more about our work, please visit our website at www.refugees.org. OVERVIEW: USCRI has received funding as part of the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime to provide culturally appropriate and trauma-informed case management and legal services to Des Moines area foreign national victims of crime. USCRI seeks to hire an experienced bilingual legal assistant who can professionally conduct the duties...