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Immigration Attorney

Manhattan, NY · On-site

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Legal, Organizing & Advocacy Unit: Immigration & DV Services Reports to: Assistant Director for Immigration & DV Services Location: Main Office: 45 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY 10033 FLSA Status:

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AspectAssistant Immigration AdvocacyImmigration Case Coordinator
Required CredentialsTypically high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer legal or advocacy trainingHigh school diploma; experience in case management often preferred
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, legal clinics, government agenciesLegal offices, nonprofit agencies, government departments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in advocacy and legal support roles focusing on immigration issuesCommon in case management and client support within immigration services
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing roles supporting immigration advocacy effortsIndividuals looking for roles managing immigration cases and client files

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Administrative Assistant - Immigration Unit

Public Law Center

Santa Ana, CA • On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

About the role
The Public Law Center (PLC)'s Immigration Unit is seeking an energetic, passionate advocate to join our team in fighting for justice for Orange County's immigrant communities through innovative, collaborative, community-centered lawyering.
PLC's Immigration Unit provides fearless direct legal representation to, in addition to coordinating and supervising pro bono representation for, survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, persecution and other crimes (U Visas, T Visas, VAWA, asylum, and adjustment of status); children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status); young people who arrived as children (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals); lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. Citizenship (naturalization); and for immigrants in Immigration Court proceedings (both detained and non-detained removal defense).
Position Description
  • Full-time position, requiring 5 days in the office
  • Subject to probationary period during first 6 months of continuous employment
  • Reports to co-supervising attorney and lead paralegal

What you'll do
  • Provide administrative support to the Immigration Unit, such as filing, scanning, and processing incoming/outgoing mail (including legal filings)
  • Conduct client appointments for document drop off/pick up and/or signature collection
  • Conduct client calls for legal clinics, including drafting/sending correspondence, appointment scheduling, and completing case investigation and document collection
  • Conduct client screenings, including legal issue-spotting, conflict checks, and eligibility determinations over the phone and in-person
  • Assist with interpretation and translation for staff and volunteer attorneys as needed
  • Participate in and support with immigration legal clinics, workshops, and community education events (occasional evening or weekend work may be required)
  • Other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
  • 1-3 years of work experience in a non-profit organization or law office preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook) and willingness to learn other software programs
  • Demonstrated commitment to working with immigrant or other marginalized communities
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Strong oral and written communications skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences including clients, community partners, and volunteer attorneys
  • Bilingual English/Spanish required

Salary & Benefits
  • Compensation dependent on experience; range of $25.00/hour to $27.00/hour
  • Competitive benefits provided, and for this position include:
    • Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance (100% of employee premium costs paid by PLC, and 50% of dependent health insurance premium costs paid by PLC)
    • Flexible Spending Account Program to help pay for medical expenses and childcare costs
    • 15 paid holidays per year
    • Approximately 1 week paid off during office winter closure (between Christmas Day and New Year's Day)
    • 21 paid sick days per year
    • 15 paid vacation days per year
    • 2 paid wellness days per month to promote mental wellness and general wellbeing
    • Birthday paid time off (2 hours of paid time off during birthday month)
    • 403b retirement plan (after 6 months of employment PLC provides a matching contribution equaling 100% of salary deferral up to a maximum of 3-4%, depending on length of employment)
    • Monthly $55 stipend for Wi-Fi and cell phone use
    • Bilingual Pay Premium upon successful completion of an oral and/or written test ($50 for oral premium and $50 for written premium per pay period)
    • Opportunities for growth and advancement

How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter to HR Department at: Careers@publiclawcenter.org.
Public Law Center is dedicated to building a diverse team and fostering a fair and welcoming work environment. To view our complete DEI statement, please click here.
Public Law Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact Public Law Center.
PLC will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
PLC regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

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