Legal Assistant, Immigration Services

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, a resume, and a completed application to the Human Resources Department via email at hradmin@elfus.org Please keep in mind that failing to submit all the required documents will automatically disqualify the application.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATION, & SKILLS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Education – Completed or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a field related to community service or legal assistance.

• Experience – 2-3 years of immigration law experience (paid or unpaid) with knowledge of

• affirmative immigration processes.

• Language Skills – Bilingual & Biliterate in English and Spanish or Hmong, with strong verbal and written communication.

• Client Interaction – Experience working with diverse communities, providing legal assistance, case management, or customer service.

• Technical Skills – Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google & Mac environments, and case management systems.

• Transportation – Valid CA driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for client meetings, outreach, and community events.

Additional Duties:

1. Client Consultation & Case Assessment – Conduct legal consultations to determine eligibility for affirmative immigration benefits and guide clients through the application process.

2. Application Preparation & Filing – Assist in completing and submitting immigration applications, including Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, DACA, Naturalization, U-Visas, VAWA, TPS, and LPR Renewals.

3. Request for Evidence (RFE) & FOIA Requests – Prepare responses to USCIS Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and conduct Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to obtain necessary documentation.

4. Case Tracking & Documentation – Maintain detailed case records, track application progress, and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

5. Derivative Applications & Family-Based Petitions – Assist in filing applications for relatives of primary applicants, ensuring all eligible family members receive legal support.

6. Community Outreach & Education – Organize and participate in know-your-rights workshops, legal screenings, and community events to increase awareness of immigration relief options.

7. Client Referrals – Work with nonprofits, legal aid organizations, and government agencies to facilitate referrals and expand access to immigration resources.

8. Training & Professional Development – Stay current on immigration law and policy changes by attending training, legal courses, and professional development programs.

9. Legal Resource Support – Assist attorneys and other immigration staff by providing legal research, case preparation support, and access to immigration resources.

10. CDSS Case Management – Oversee assessment, preparation, and filing of California Department of Social Services (CDSS) immigration cases, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

11. Public Engagement & ELF Representation – Represent ELF at community forums, stakeholder meetings, and advocacy events, strengthening ELF’s presence in immigration legal services.

12. Volunteer & Intern Support – Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring legal department volunteers and interns.

13. 1Time & Workflow Management – Ensure efficient case management, tracking deadlines and prioritizing urgent cases while maintaining high-quality service.

14. Ethical & Professional Responsibility – Uphold DOJ accreditation standards, ensuring all legal work adheres to professional ethics, confidentiality, and immigration regulations.

15. Process Improvement & Best Practices Development – Identify ways to improve case management workflows, client services, and application accuracy to enhance overall efficiency

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Environmental Conditions:

• Work generally takes place within an office environment. Air quality is good, with typically adequate lighting at desks/workstations. Occasionally, they will be expected to perform work duties in outdoor spaces during events or services related to outreach, walk-ins, high-demand service days, etc.

• Noise conditions are moderate and limited to self and others on telephone calls and general interactions with coworkers and the public.

• When performing most job duties, they will work in a private or shared office space with a designated workspace

• At times, they may be required to provide coverage or support in shared working environments.

• Works independently on day-to-day tasks and works collaboratively alongside other staff, volunteers, contractors, or interns as needed.

• Some travel may be required to pick up equipment, attend training, etc.

• Schedule - Typical work hours will be between 8-5 PM, with events on evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• able to hear staff on the phone and those served in person and speak clearly to communicate information to patients and staff.

• able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms, and clinical and administrative documents.

• able to use fingers and hands to type on a keyboard or phone, print or scan documents, etc.

• able to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods