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Lutheran Community Services Northwest · 2 hours ago

Immigration Specialist Part time (Multilingual)

Vancouver, WA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. They are seeking a bilingual Immigration Specialist to provide immigration support, advocacy, and counseling to clients, while assisting in outreach and education to the immigrant and refugee community in Washington.

HospitalityNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provide information and advocacy on a wide variety of immigration matters including but not limited to Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, and Family Reunification

Complete accreditation training and credentialing in a reasonable time established by Safe Route Director and Staff Attorney

Provide in-person and phone assistance to clients with their immigration matters and provide ongoing case management and support

Schedule clients for appointments

Maintain accurate client files and detailed case notes

Attend ongoing training and continuing education courses to keep updated on recent changes in Immigration Law

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

Immigration Law knowledgeBilingual (English/Spanish)Paralegal experienceCommunication skillsOffice procedures knowledgeHIPAA complianceTime-management skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

Knowledge of Immigration Law and of USCIS processes and eligibility requirements for immigration benefits including but not limited to Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, and Family Reunification

Minimum 1-year prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in immigration

Possess strong communication (both written and verbal), time-management, and organizational skills

Ability to multitask and set priorities

Ability to work as a supportive team member

Familiarity with standard office procedures and basic knowledge of office equipment (printer, photocopy, fax, scanner, phone, etc.)

Requires strict adherence of HIPAA standards in the office workspace to ensure client confidentiality

HS Diploma acceptable with 1-year prior experience in a similar role

Candidates must have written and verbal fluency in both English and Spanish