Legal Assistant/Coordinator, Innovation Law Lab

Legal Assistant/CoordinatorThe Legal Assistant/Coordinator reports to Innovation Law Lab's Legal Director, and works closely with other key program staff to assure the provision of high-quality limited and full scope legal services. The Legal Assistant/Coordinator will also work to assure efficient flow of information, training, and support materials within the organization.ResponsibilitiesProvide day to day logistics support to the clients including scheduling & arranging appointments, screening for eligibility, troubleshooting interactions;Frequent written and oral correspondence with clients- providing resources, case placement, scheduling and referral to support services;Use curated templates and, under attorney supervision, draft legal documents, statements, and correspondence primarily in English and Spanish; also arrange for other languages as needed;Maintain & organize complete and accurate client profiles and deadlines in appropriate software and technology platforms;Assist attorneys and accredited representatives preparing various applications on behalf of clients.Conduct data entry, mail processing, case distribution, filing, document translation, and other clerical/administrative duties;Train and update organizational partners on program best practices;Perform a wide range of logistical and administrative tasks including assisting on-boarding & credentialing new users;Work closely with Innovation Law Lab's team to develop a vision and strategy for our work to support and defend immigrant communities of color;Monitor deadlines and schedules, shift priorities based on changing information, and remain calm and work well under pressure;Coordinate and implement specific objectives of a portfolio of projects that may be local, regional, or national;Collaborate with team members in their work and ensure focus and wise use of resources within the objectives;Ensure objectives, tasks and projects are completed on time and are efficiently managed;Participate in and lead the creation of an inspiring team environment;Support the relevant team members in all aspects of project development, management, and evaluation as it relates to the objectives they are driving;Support and lead the process for determining program direction and defining tactics for the objectives they are driving;Work with directors and collaborating team members to maintain a coherent body of work across Innovation Law Lab's diverse portfolio, and seeks opportunities to leverage support for other aspects of Innovation Law Lab's work;Maintain and grow Innovation Law Lab's position as a thought leader as it relates to the objectives they are driving;And other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as may be assignedQualificationsA bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience;Three years working in legal services, customer service, social sciences, or other related field with competing interactive and solitary work streams;Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend Spanish at an advanced level;Ability to manage large volumes of communication and to identify opportunities for building litigation and/or political pressure;Excellent written, analytical, oral, and organizational and time management skills;Must consistently demonstrate teamwork and positive day-to-day work relationships and interactions with staff, board members, members of the public, and community stakeholders.Firsthand experience working or volunteering in immigrant communities and in particular with immigrants facing removal proceedings as an advocate for immigrants;Recent experience with defensive asylum processes and case law;DOJ partial accreditation or similar experience a plus;Applicants who have been directly impacted by immigrant detention and/or removal proceedings are strongly encouraged to apply.How to ApplyTo apply, send your resume and a cover letter to