Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) seeks a temporary, full-time, bilingual Legal Advocate to join our Seattle office as part of the Community Outreach Unit.
Under the supervision of an attorney, the legal advocate will work closely with staff and volunteers mobilized in response to ICE arrests at Seattle immigration court, providing Know Your Rights materials and consultations to community members, coordinating volunteer and staff roles in court, and collecting information from those requesting further assistance, including community members at risk of arrest, detention, and deportation.
Applicants must be fluent in English and Spanish, and additional languages are encouraged. The selected applicant must be available to start as soon as possible, with an expected commitment of six months. Hourly pay rate will depend on experience: minimum $38.02/hr to maximum $64.70/hr.
See the full posting and link to apply through NWIRP's Jobs & Internships webpage: https://nwirp.org/join/jobs-internships/
● Demonstrated commitment to advancing and defending the rights of immigrants and willingness to support NWIRP’s mission, vision, and values;
● Fluency in English and Spanish, and additional languages are encouraged;
● Familiarity working with interpreters;
● Commitment to creating a welcoming, professional, and inclusive environment for staff and clients, and to working with a diverse community in a challenging environment;
● Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to organize information in a clear and concise manner, including strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills;
● Ability to assist in the provision of trauma-informed and culturally inclusive legal representation;
● Ability to work independently (with competing deadlines) as well as in a team environment;
● Have a strong sense of judgment and decision-making;
● Strong organizational skills;
● Previous work with remote legal assistance is encouraged;
● Proficiency in the use of web-based software, Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, and web peer-to-peer communication platforms; Familiarity with G-suite tools like Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Gmail; and
● The applicant must have a valid driver’s license as the position involves some travel.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; utilize a phone, computer, keyboard, pen and paper. Occasional work on night and weekend hours. Travel may be required. Travel reimbursements apply.
Emotional demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to discuss topics including, but not limited to, discrimination; child abuse, neglect, abandonment; domestic abuse; violence, and psychological trauma.
The anticipated hours of work are Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, with a 30 – 60 minute unpaid lunch, but occasional evening and weekend work hours may be required.
At the time of this posting, NWIRP staff is operating in a hybrid model, and some in-office work will be expected of this position (at least two full days per week).
Please upload a single-file document on our Careers Page (https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/90199.careers?CareersSearch=&lang...) containing your cover letter, resume, and a list of (3) references.
In your cover letter, please address:
1. How your personal or professional experiences qualify you for this role, and;
2. What challenges you recognize as barriers to providing legal advocacy to immigrant community members.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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