Bilingual Legal Advocates (Asylum & RDU)

at  Northwest Immigrant Rights Project

SUMMARY:

The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project seeks a full-time bilingual legal advocate to provide support for emergent community needs, and support for our Asylum and Removal Defense Units. The applicant must be fluent in English and another language , and must be able to start the position as soon as possible. A minimum two-year commitment is expected .
Under the supervision of an attorney, the legal advocate will provide intakes, community outreach and education, and assist in direct representation to immigrant community members in Washington State. The legal advocate will primarily work on cases involving immigration protections for immigrants in removal proceedings, and may also be assigned to work relating to other immigration matters as needed.
This position involves some travel to client meeting locations, courts, and USCIS offices. A valid driver’s license will be required to meet these expectations.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing and defending the rights of immigrants and willingness to support NWIRP’s mission, vision and values .
• Fluency in English and another language, additional languages are encouraged;
• Familiarity working with interpreters;
• Commitment to creating a welcoming and professional inclusive environment for staff and clients;
• 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;
• Previous work with remote legal assistance is encouraged;
• 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; andThe applicant must have a valid driver’s license as the position involves some travel.
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  Physical demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; utilize a phone, computer, keyboard, pen and paper. Occasional work on night and weekend hours. Travel may be required. Travel reimbursements apply.
  Emotional demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to discuss topics including, but not limited to, discrimination; child abuse, neglect, abandonment; domestic abuse; violence, and psychological trauma.
  Under NWIRP’s current COVID policies , new staff members must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (unless eligible for an exemption). Staff may choose to wear a face mask in the workplace, but it is not currently required. At the time of this posting, NWIRP staff is operating in a hybrid model, and some in-office work will be expected of this position ( at least two full days per week ).