Legal Assistant – Immigrant Justice Program

Asian Law Caucus • San Francisco, CA

15d • $68,249 - $89,049 • Hybrid

About The Position

Asian Law Caucus (ALC) seeks a full-time legal assistant to support attorneys and other legal staff in our Immigration Justice Program. This position plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality legal representation for low-income immigrants, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable community members in affirmative and defensive immigration matters, including litigation seeking to defend and advance immigrants’ rights. The Legal Assistant will provide administrative, case management, and litigation support to attorneys handling matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), immigration court, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and federal courts. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, sound judgment, cultural humility, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest work and immigrant justice. The Legal Assistant must be comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with interdisciplinary teams, community-based partners, grant-funded programs, and high-impact advocacy initiatives.

Requirements

• Two (2) or more years of relevant legal assistant experience
• A bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree and a minimum of one year of law-related experience
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing the rights of low-income, people of color, and/or immigrant communities
• Commitment to social justice
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information
• Technological proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Slack, Clio, and other relevant software applications

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with low-income immigrant communities and/or incarcerated/formerly incarcerated individuals preferred
• Excellent writing, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; a high level of attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner
• Team player and collaborator who enjoys working with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and experiences
• A trusted colleague who works effectively within a non-profit team toward organizational goals and objectives
• Proficiency in an Asian language or Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews with potential clients, including those who are incarcerated or detained, consult with attorneys regarding next steps and provide appropriate referrals as needed.
• Respond to mail and communication from clients and community members.
• Build relationships and maintain regular communication with clients and their family members, including scheduling meetings, interviews, and depositions.
• Work with clients and their family members to request records, gather evidence, draft declarations, prepare testimony, and prepare application forms for attorney review.
• Provide support to clients following release from prison or immigration detention including referrals to community resources and assistance with obtaining identification and work permits.
• Assist with interpretation/translation coordination and collection of supporting evidence from clients and third parties.
• Draft legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts, using templates for attorney review.
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Cite check, edit, and proofread legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts.
• Draft routine correspondence, cover letters, forms, and case-related documents for attorney review.
• Prepare, file, and serve document submissions in immigration agencies and courts, including immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, state courts, and federal courts.
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in electronic and physical filing systems.
• Input, manage, and maintain data for client/case information.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to legal clinics and community presentations.
• Collaborate with the Program Director, other attorneys, paralegals, and intake coordinators to ensure efficient workflow, effective communication, and a collaborative work environment.
• Provide information and data regarding casework in support of grant reports.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Generous vacation and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage (ALC pays 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for qualified dependents)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• 401K retirement plan with employer non-elective contribution and match
• Language premiums for demonstrated proficiency in a language other than English ($1,500 for oral proficiency and $1,500 for written proficiency in each language)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level