Position:

The Legal Assistant/Coordinator reports to Innovation Law Lab’s Legal Director, and
works closely with other key program staff to assure the provision of high-quality
limited and full scope legal services. The Legal Assistant/Coordinator will also work
to assure efficient flow of information, training, and support materials within the
organization.

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day logistics support to the clients including scheduling & arranging appointments, screening for eligibility, troubleshooting interactions;
• Frequent written and oral correspondence with clients- providing resources, case placement, scheduling and referral to support services;
•  Use curated templates and, under attorney supervision, draft legal documents, statements, and correspondence primarily in English and Spanish; also arrange for other languages as needed;
• Maintain & organize complete and accurate client profiles and deadlines in appropriate software and technology platforms;
• Assist attorneys and accredited representatives preparing various applications on behalf of clients.
• Conduct data entry, mail processing, case distribution, filing, scheduling, document translation, and other clerical/administrative duties;
• Train and update organizational partners on program best practices;
• Perform a wide range of logistical and administrative tasks including assisting on-boarding & credentialing new users;
• Work closely with Innovation Law Lab’s team to develop a vision and strategy for our work to support and defend immigrant communities of color;
• Monitor deadlines and schedules, shift priorities based on changing information, and remain calm and work well under pressure;
• Coordinate and implement specific objectives of a portfolio of projects that may be local, regional, or national;
• Collaborate with team members in their work and ensure focus and wise use of resources within the objectives;
• Ensure objectives, tasks and projects are completed on time and are efficiently managed;
• Participate in and lead the creation of an inspiring team environment;
•  Support the relevant team members in all aspects of project development, management, and evaluation as it relates to the objectives they are driving;
• Support and lead the process for determining program direction and defining tactics for the objectives they are driving;
• Work with directors and collaborating team members to maintain a coherent body of work across Innovation Law Lab’s diverse portfolio, and seeks opportunities to leverage support for other aspects of Innovation Law Lab’s work;
•  Maintain and grow Innovation Law Lab’s position as a thought leader as it relates to the objectives they are driving;
• And other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience;
• Three years working in legal services, customer service, social sciences, or other related field with competing interactive and solitary work streams;
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend Spanish at an advanced level;
• Ability to manage large volumes of communication and to identify opportunities for building litigation and/or political pressure;
• Excellent written, analytical, oral, and organizational and time management skills;
• Must consistently demonstrate teamwork and positive day-to-day work relationships and interactions with staff, board members, members of the public, and community stakeholders.
• Firsthand experience working or volunteering in immigrant communities and in particular with immigrants facing removal proceedings as an advocate for immigrants;
• Recent experience with defensive asylum processes and case law;
• DOJ partial accreditation or similar experience a plus;
• Applicants who have been directly impacted by immigrant detention and/or removal proceedings are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to jobs@innovationlawlab.org.