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Job OverviewThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking one bilingual Legal Assistant to join its Children’s Legal Services program in its Atlanta, Georgia office. The Children’s Legal Services program provides legal representation to unaccompanied immigrant children who have been released from the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) or are currently residing in Office of Refugee Resettlement custody locally. 

The Legal Assistant will support the Children’s Legal Services program’s attorneys to coordinate client referrals, interview unaccompanied children clients to identify options for asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, or other forms of humanitarian relief; assist with preparing and filing immigration applications and petitions; and complete program data and recordkeeping administrative tasks. 

The ideal candidates will have stellar interpersonal and trauma-informed listening skills, especially with children of all ages; be highly organized and have excellent attention to detail; and be able to work both in a collaborative team environment and independently on assignments.

These positions are anticipated to be funded through July 31, 2026. Continuation is subject to ongoing funding availability.

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