National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 20 hours ago
FSU Legal Advocate/Intake Coordinator
Charlottesville, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry Level
$39.54/hr - $52.92/hr
2+ years expNorthwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) seeks a full-time bilingual Legal Advocate/Intake Coordinator to work in their Family Services Unit in Seattle. The role involves assisting immigrant community members with family-based petitions, applications, and general removal defense under the supervision of an attorney.
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Responsibilities
Conduct intakes, by phone and in person, and interview clients to gather or clarify information
Assist in conducting case analysis to determine eligibility for immigration protections/status under the immigration laws
Assist in providing consultations and direct representation, preparing and submitting immigration forms and supporting documents to immigration courts, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), or other immigration agencies
Assist in providing pro se assistance, community outreach and education, as directed
Maintain a working knowledge of significant policies, laws, practices, and trends in immigration law, particularly as it impacts low-income immigrants and those impacted by the criminal justice system
Establish, organize, and maintain files up to date
Translate documents
Perform data entry regarding the services provided to clients, including the preparation of monthly status reports
Perform administrative tasks related to grant reporting, such as timekeeping, submitting timesheets, tracking training, and other duties in a timely manner
Participate in NWIRP’s outreach, community education and development efforts; and
Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by supervisory staff depending upon NWIRP’s needs
Qualification
Required
Fluent in English and at least one other language, with a strong preference for Spanish
Demonstrated commitment to advancing and defending the rights of immigrants and willingness to support NWIRP's mission, vision, and values
Familiarity working with interpreters
Commitment to creating a welcoming, professional, and inclusive environment for staff and clients, and to working with a diverse community in a challenging environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to organize information in a clear and concise manner, including strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills
Ability to assist in the provision of trauma-informed and culturally inclusive legal representation
Ability to work independently (with competing deadlines) as well as in a team environment
Have a strong sense of judgment and decision-making
Strong organizational skills
Proficiency in the use of web-based software, Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, and web peer-to-peer communication platforms
Familiarity with G-suite tools like Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Gmail
The applicant must have a valid driver's license as the position involves some travel
A minimum two-year commitment to the position is expected
Preferred
Previous work with remote legal assistance is encouraged
Benefits
Fully paid health, vision and dental plans for employee-level coverage with employer-funded HRA and HSA options
FSA and Dependent Care accounts
Automatic, employer contribution of 3% to 403(b) retirement plan
Generous paid health-related leave (12 days per year)
Generous paid vacation (15 days during your first year)
12 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months of employment, plus the ability to extend with State-paid leave
14 paid Holidays with the ability to float 5 holidays
Employer-paid disability, life, AD&D and long-term care insurance
4 weeks of paid sabbatical after every five years of employment at NWIRP
Eligibility to earn compensatory time
Opportunities for paid professional development
New employees may be eligible for a relocation bonus, per the CBA
Subsidized transit pass is available for the Seattle office
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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