Legal Coordinator

Overview:  

A local agency founded in recognition of the inherent worth and dignity of all people is seeking a Legal Coordinator to join their team. The Legal Coordinator provides high level support to the Immigration Legal Services department and oversees matter management, contributes to process flow organization, and serves as a liaison between the client, legal team, and across departments. Scope of work includes affirmative immigration legal matters (green cards, naturalizations, U visas, consulate processing, DACA, etc.) as well as deportation and asylum cases. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and excellent administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

JOB DUTIES:

May include but not limited to the following:

– Administrative support for Legal Services Director, Staff Attorney, Paralegal, and Accredited Representatives, including answering the phone, photocopying and scanning documents, and preparing applications and court filings
– Data entry, including organizing and maintaining program documents in paper and electronic systems (CLIO, Prima Facie)
– Docketing work including tracking hearing dates and updating the removal track spreadsheet and electronic calendar
– Conduct client phone screening and intake of new clients; responsible for initial assessment of case utilizing case acceptance criteria; draft intake memos
– Maintain a log of new client contacts and type of matter (for program analysis purposes)
– In consultation with volunteer Accredited Representatives, assign cases and facilitate communication and scheduling with clients, which may include serving as a translator or locating translators
– Serve as point of contact for clients, interpreters, and witnesses, including scheduling and maintaining up to date contact information and status updates
– Work with Accredited Representatives and Legal Services fee processing staff to assure compliance with agreed upon fee structure
– Process mail according to established procedures
– Coordinate with front desk to ensure new and existing clients are properly routed to responsible parties
– Liaise and coordinate with Family Services staff regarding social services needs and referrals; work collaboratively with other staff where legal and social service needs intersect
– Assist Accredited Representatives and trainees with ongoing accreditation requirements and deadlines
– Provide interpretation support for client meetings when necessary
– Participates in local training and conferences related to Immigration and Legal Services program
– Participate in all staff meetings and on occasion in organization-wide and community events, outreach, and/or special advocacy initiatives that support immigrant rights
– Additional duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Strong commitment and unrelenting dedication to the work of social justice, diversity, inclusion and ensuring equitable opportunities for all people

1 years experience working with immigrant, refugee, or vulnerable populations

Bilingual in Spanish and English is required, third language is preferred

Bachelors degree or higher OR equivalent experience

Excellent organizational, time management skills, and attention to detail

Must be able to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in timely manner

Strong cultural competency and cross-cultural communication skills

Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals

Ability to work collaboratively with multiple attorneys and non-attorney colleagues

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing, in