National Center for LGBTQ Rights

Title: Immigration Project Associate
Department: Legal
Status / Range: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Position: $32.69 per hour
Location: San Francisco, CA
Application: Submit Resume and Cover Letter via online application.

Key Responsibilities

• Accompanying clients to civil, criminal, or immigration hearings and interviews when necessary. Serving as interpreter to clients if needed; 
• Assisting with helpline calls and correspondence concerning immigration and/or detention issues under the direction of attorneys;
• Interviewing clients and potential clients and documenting their information accurately and completely;
• Communicating with government and police agencies as needed to obtain information and documentation for cases;
• Translating documents into English or Spanish when necessary;
• Responding to individuals who have contacted NCLR in search of immigration services;
• Assisting preparation of court filings, including immigration court;
• Copying and scanning documents; 
• Collaborating with Communications and Development staff on media and public education related to immigration issues; 
• Maintaining and building relationships with immigrant rights community organizations and providers of healthcare, mental health, and other services to LGBTQ immigrants;
• Assist immigration project clients in identifying other resources they may need (e.g., employment training, public benefits);
• Creating, documenting, and monitoring data entry into the client database and creating client reports and data exports from the client database, with assistance from Administrative and legal staff; 
• Participating in DOJ accreditation process, including taking classes as necessary as part of work time; and 
• Providing research support to the Immigration Project staff as needed;

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in administrative work or providing direct services to clients. Experience providing immigration-related or legal services a plus; fluency in writing, reading and speaking in Spanish and English required. Interpreting experience a plus. Multi-lingual a plus;
• Very strong computer skills. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel; Knowledge of Cerenade a plus; 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; 
• Awareness of and comfort with LGBTQ and immigration issues. Experience in immigrant rights movement a plus; 
• An awareness of and commitment to a broad range of racial and economic justice issues and an understanding of the multiple communities NCLR represents and enthusiastic about NCLR’s mission and programs; 
• Culturally competent and have an ability to interact with individuals of all economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds;
• Well-organized, able to multi-task, a fast learner, and detail-oriented;
• Able to take initiative and to work well under pressure to meet short- and long-term deadlines; 
• Flexible and able to function independently and as a member of a team; and
• Willing to work some flexible hours when necessary.
• Experience with DOJ accreditation process a plus.

Wages and Benefits

This is a full time, non-exempt position with an hourly wage of $32.69 per hour. Wage is non-negotiable. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with a low-cost share for employees, including generous coverage of reproductive healthcare and transition-related care services; vacation and holidays; eligibility to participate in a 401(k) plan; short-term and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; flexible spending pre-tax plans for qualified medical and child daycare expenses; and commuter pre-tax benefits.

NCLR is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program through the Department of Education.