Program Assistant Immigration Legal Services

TITLE: Program Assistant – Immigration Legal Services

REPORTS TO:  Senior Attorneys and Program Director

CLASSIFICATION: Part-time (20 hours/week), on-site 

COMPENSATION:
Amigos has a generous compensation philosophy that starts this position at $30/hour with eligibility for medical, dental, vision and health benefits, as well as 401k plan eligibility.

Amigos de Guadalupe’s Mission Statement
Amigos de Guadalupe (“Amigos”) creates a vibrant, self-sustaining Mayfair community by ensuring that the basic needs of our community and families are met, delivering high-quality educational programs, and activating and mobilizing for advocacy.

Overview of Amigos’ Immigration Legal Services Program
Amigos’ Immigration Legal Services (“ILS”) provides low-cost legal services to the immigrant community in East San José and more broadly to the entire Santa Clara County.  The ILS team currently consists of two full-time immigration attorneys, who primarily focus on affirmative family-based and humanitarian forms of relief.  

Overview of Position
The ILS Program Assistant will work closely with attorneys to fulfill the goal of delivering high-quality legal services to new and existing clients by providing administrative support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable handling sensitive information, and committed to immigrants’ rights.  English-Spanish proficiency is required as the majority of Amigos’ clients are monolingual Spanish speakers. 

Essential Job Functions

• Assist attorneys in preparing cases to be filed with USCIS and EOIR (immigration court), which routinely includes: 
  • Filling out forms 
  • Following up with clients to gather information or supportive evidence
  • Translating civil documents or affidavits
  • Organizing and assembling application packets
  • Mailing out applications 
• Process all incoming mail 
• Screen calls prior to consultation with an attorney

Other Expectations

• Participate in regular staff meetings, staff training programs, supervisory meetings, and any agency-wide events
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Associate’s Degree (at a minimum)
• Demonstrated written and spoken Spanish-language fluency 
• Previous experience working in an immigration law program or law firm (preferred)
• Ability to meticulously follow instructions and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Ability to work with culturally diverse individuals
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

How to Apply
Please attach your resume as well as a cover letter and a writing sample under the Resume link.  All three documents should be uploaded as a single file.  Additionally, somewhere in your cover letter be sure to include the phrase, “si se puede.”

Equal Opportunity Employer Notice
Amigos de Guadalupe is an equal opportunity employer.  Our agency encourages and promotes a learning environment.  We encourage anyone to apply regardless of prior experience, as we look for a growth mindset, positivity, and an eagerness to learn.