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AmeriCorps Legal Aide

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Legal Aide at Al Otro Lado, in partnership with NDMV-AmeriCorps

This position is created in partnership between Al Otro Lado and Notre Dame Mission Volunteers AmeriCorps (NDMVA). The AmeriCorps Legal Assistant position will be based out of Al Otro Lado’s San Diego area office and will have the opportunity to work a hybrid in-person/work from home model depending on the organization’s needs. AmeriCorps member must be based in the San Diego area. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.  The AmeriCorps Legal Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the San Diego Lead Attorney in collaboration with colleagues in the San Diego and Los Angeles offices.  Fluency in Spanish is required.

Benefits of AmeriCorps

  • - Health insurance (including mental health coverage)
  • - Living Stipend (starting at $29,000/11 mo, pre-tax, disbursed semi-monthly)
  • - Loan Forbearance
  • - Segal Education Award and California for All Education Awards awarded at the completion of service (totaling $10,000).

JOB DUTIES

● Engage in client communication with both detained and non-detained clients.

● Conduct intakes with and visit clients detained at the Otay Mesa Detention Center. 

● Work with clients to gather documents and draft declarations.

● Research and become familiar with public benefits and local social services programs available to clients and assist clients with referrals and enrollment.

● Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should meet Al Otro Lado’s qualifications:

● Training will occur on the job and no prior legal assistant experience is necessary. 

● Fluency in Spanish is required.

● Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information. 

● Proficiency in, or willingness to learn, Google Workspace Apps, Microsoft Word, Adobe Pro, Excel, and Al Otro Lado’s database management system.

● Be self-directed and self-reliant, flexible, innovative, and able to work in a fast-paced setting.

● Demonstrate organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

● Ability to multitask and juggle numerous projects and tasks.

● Must be committed to immigrant rights and advocating for justice.

● Must be respectful of clients and colleagues in a diverse workplace environment.

● Must possess a valid driver’s license, insurance, and have use of a reliable vehicle for purposes of visiting clients at the Otay Mesa Detention Center.

Qualifications:

  • Fluency in Spanish is required
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information
  • Ability to complete prepare written documents with attention to accuracy
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace Apps, Microsoft Word, Adobe Pro, Excel, and Al Otro Lado’s database management system
  • Self-directed, innovative, and able to work in a fast-paced setting
  • Must be committed to immigrant rights and advocating for justice

Job Type: Full-time 40 hours a week

Pay: $2,636 semi monthly

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

  • Travel

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)
  • College level law courses highly desired

Language:

  • Spanish (Required)
  • English (Required)