Founded in 2004, the Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (KIAC) advances the well-being and power-building of immigrants through education, advocacy, and social justice. We envision a community where all people, regardless of birthplace, have access to justice, respect, and opportunity. KIAC provides free and affordable immigration legal services, family support, tax and business assistance, and advocacy. Our clients come from over 70 countries, speaking more than 60 languages.
The Legal Coordinator plays a key role in KIAC’s Immigration Legal Services department, overseeing matter management and serving as a liaison between clients, the legal team, and other departments. This role supports a team of legal professionals handling affirmative immigration cases (green cards, naturalizations, U visas, DACA, etc.) as well as deportation and asylum cases. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and skilled in administration, communication, and client services. Responsibilities include managing multiple tasks, coordinating billing, and working primarily in Bremerton, with some travel to Jefferson, Mason, and Clallam Counties. A two-year commitment is preferred.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications of Ideal Candidate
Physical and Emotional Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to be both stationary and mobile; occasionally lift up to 25 lb; communicate and manage workflows in person, over the computer and via phone; drive a vehicle to additional work sites.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to discuss and engage with issues related to lived trauma and the immigrant experience.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
Founded in 2004, the Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (KIAC) advances the well-being and power-building of immigrants through education, advocacy, and social justice. We envision a community where all people, regardless of birthplace, have access to justice, respect, and opportunity. KIAC provides free and affordable immigration legal services, family support, tax and business assistance, and advocacy. Our clients come from over 70 countries, speaking more than 60 languages.
The Legal Coordinator plays a key role in KIAC’s Immigration Legal Services department, overseeing matter management and serving as a liaison between clients, the legal team, and other departments. This role supports a team of legal professionals handling affirmative immigration cases (green cards, naturalizations, U visas, DACA, etc.) as well as deportation and asylum cases. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and skilled in administration, communication…
The pay range for this position is $25.50-$30.29/hr, depending on experience.
KIAC offers a benefits package with KIAC paying 100% of the medical, dental, and vision plan. Employees are able to add dependents (at cost). Benefits package includes generous paid time off and retirement benefits with a 3% employer match.
This position will have extensive training and an option to take the Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law (COIL) training to prepare to become a Partially Accredited Representative, paid by KIAC.
This is an excellent position for someone interested in pursuing a legal career and/or being a strong advocate for immigrant community members.
The pay range for this position is $25.50-$30.29/hr, depending on experience.
KIAC offers a benefits package with KIAC paying 100% of the medical, dental, and vision plan. Employees are able to add dependents (at cost). Benefits package includes generous paid time off and retirement benefits with a 3% employer match.
This position will have extensive training and an option to take the Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law (COIL) training to prepare to become a Partially Accredited Representative, paid by KIAC.
This is an excellent position for someone interested in pursuing a legal career and/or being a strong advocate for immigrant community members.
Bilingual in Spanish and English, required.
Desired: Additional third language fluency in Mam or Q'anjob'al (Guatemala)
Bilingual in Spanish and English, required.
Desired: Additional third language fluency in Mam or Q'anjob'al (Guatemala)
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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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