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Job Description
The Legal Representative – Affirmative Immigration Services provides direct legal assistance, case coordination, and client support for immigrants seeking affirmative immigration benefits. This role ensures that all legal services comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as ELF’s case management policies and ethical standards.
The Legal Representative assists clients with Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, DACA Applications, Naturalization, Citizenship Acquisition & Derivation, Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) Renewals, Advance Parole, Parole-in-Place, U-Visas, VAWA, and other humanitarian relief benefits. Working closely with DOJ-accredited representatives, attorneys, and case workers, this position guides clients through the application process, provides legal information, and ensures accurate documentation and case tracking. The Legal Representative also collaborates with community partners, participates in legal workshops, and helps expand access to immigration legal services.
The Legal Representative – Affirmative Immigration Services plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between clients, legal representatives, and community resources. As the demand for family-based petitions, humanitarian relief, and naturalization services increases, this role ensures that clients receive accurate information, timely support, and guidance through complex legal processes.
By assisting in case preparation, coordinating client services, and supporting legal workshops, this position strengthens ELF’s capacity to provide efficient, client-centered immigration legal services. The Legal Representative enhances communication between clients, attorneys, and case workers, ensuring that immigrant families receive the comprehensive legal assistance they need to secure lawful status and build stable futures in the U.S.
Responsibilities & Requirements
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
● 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. |
Work Environment, Conditions & Requirements: |
● 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 |