AmeriCorps Legal Aide Based in Los Angeles

AMERICORPS LEGAL AIDE BASED IN LOS ANGELES (NATZ & DACA)

This position is created in partnership between Al Otro Lado and Notre Dame AmeriCorps (NDA also known as NDMVA). The AmeriCorps Legal Aide position will be based out of Al Otro Lado’s Los Angeles office and will have the opportunity to work a hybrid in-person/work from home model depending on the organization’s needs. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. The AmeriCorps Legal Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a Lead Department of Justice Accredited Representative in collaboration with colleagues in the Los Angeles and San Diego offices.

JOB DUTIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
● Engage in client communication to collect information, share case updates, and answer
client questions.
● Conduct intake interviews with clients, whether remotely or in person, and then consult
with accredited representatives or attorneys.
● Prepare FBI fingerprint cards and submit for background checks.
● Work with clients to gather evidentiary documents required for DACA and naturalization
cases.
● Draft forms for DACA renewals and naturalization applications.
● Tutor clients in English and civics knowledge in preparation for their naturalization
interviews.
● Research and become familiar with local public benefits and other social services
programs available to clients. Complete referrals for services and assist clients with
enrollment.
● Maintain clients’ physical and digital files and collect and track data on various Google
Sheets.
● Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.
 

QUALIFICATIONS
● Fluency in Spanish is required.
● Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information.
● Proficiency in, or willingness to learn, Google Workspace Apps, Microsoft Word, Adobe
Pro, Excel, and Al Otro Lado’s database management system.
● Be self-directed and self-reliant, flexible, innovative, and able to work in a fast-paced
setting.
● Demonstrate organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
● Must be committed to immigrant rights and advocating for justice.

● Must be respectful of clients and colleagues in a diverse workplace environment.
● Must be able to perform limited regional travel for purposes such as attending
naturalization interviews.
● Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
● Be at least 21 years old.
●  Bachelors degree in Law is an advantage 
● Be able to serve full-time (1,700 hours) over an eleven month period (40 hours/week).