Paralegal (Multilingual)

Lutheran Community Services Northwest•Portland, OR

18h

About The Position

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. Please note this position requires candidates to have excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU: As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind: The Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services, including document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact checking; and trial preparation.

Requirements

Must have well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal
Must be neat, organized, and accurate
Must be able to work well under pressure and be comfortable in a multicultural setting
Must be able to multitask and set priorities
Must be able to maintain confidentiality
Have respectful, open, unbiased, and accepting attitude toward clients and their families
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate is preferred.
Two years of experience as an immigration paralegal, especially asylum experience, is preferred

Responsibilities

Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects
Drafts legal documents, including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories, files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures
Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys
Interviews clients and witnesses and prepare summaries of their statements
Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items
Assist attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings
Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases
Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
12 paid agency recognized holidays
2 floating holidays to use your way
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status