AMERICORPS LEGAL AIDE BASED LOS ANGELES (AFFIRM)
Job description
This is a full- time, 40 hours a week service position, with bi-weekly living stipend.
Benefits of AmeriCorps
- - Health insurance (including mental health coverage)
- - Living Stipend (starting at $29,000/11 months, pre-tax, disbursed semi monthly)
- - Loan Forbearance
- - Segal Education Award and California for All Education Awards awarded at the completion of service (totaling $10,000).
Summary of Responsibilities (Full Description Available)
- Assist in intake screenings for potential clients seeking affirmative immigration relief
- Draft USCIS forms and prepare application packets
- Interpret at asylum interviews and translate client documents from Spanish to English
- Maintain clients’ physical and digital files and collect and track data
- Work with local social services agencies to assist clients with applying for and receiving benefits
Qualifications:
- Fluency in Spanish is required
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information
- Ability to complete prepare written documents with attention to accuracy
- Proficiency in Google Workspace Apps, Microsoft Word, Adobe Pro, Excel, and Al Otro Lado’s database management system
- Self-directed, innovative, and able to work in a fast-paced setting
- Must be committed to immigrant rights and advocating for justice
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $2636 semi monthly
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- On the road
Application Question(s):
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
- English (Required)