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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Position Summary</span></span></span><span> <br></span><span><span>As the Legal Assistant, </span><span>you’ll</span><span> report to the </span></span><span><span>Program Director, Immigrant Justice (Direct Services/Asylum</span></span><span><span>)</span><span> and </span></span><span><span>work with the Immigrant Justice Team</span><span>,</span><span> </span><span>play</span><span>ing</span><span> a critical role in supporting our Direct Services and Asylum </span><span>work</span><span>. The Legal Assistant will </span><span>be responsible for</span><span> conducting client intakes, legal research, preparing immigration forms, drafting declarations</span><span>, </span><span>maintaining</span><span> files and data, hearing preparation, and other related duties. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with immigration attorneys and their clients and </span><span>possess</span><span> a strong commitment to advancing the immigrant rights movement.</span><span> This is an exempt, full-time position. </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span> About </span><span>LCCRSF</span><span> </span></span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>As one of the West Coast’s longest-standing civil rights organizations, LCCRSF stands with historically vulnerable communities, immigrants, and refugees—advancing their rights through litigation, advocacy, and direct legal support. We work alongside legal fellows, 1,000+ pro bono attorneys, and committed volunteers. Learn more at lccrsf.org. </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>About the </span><span>Immigrant Justice and Direct Services</span><span> </span><span>Team</span></span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>Since 1983, LCCRSF’s </span><span>Immigrant Justice and Direct Services Team</span><span> ha</span><span>ve</span><span> secured free legal representation for hundreds of asylum applicants seeking refuge in California by providing direct representation as well as training and mentorship to </span></span><span><span>pro bono</span></span><span><span> attorneys</span><span>.  </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Summary of Duties and Responsibilities</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Case Preparation and Support (40%):</span></span></span><span><span> Assist LCCRSF attorneys in preparing asylum applications and other filings with San Francisco Immigration Court, the San Francisco Asylum Office, </span><span>state courts, and other agencies</span><span>; c</span><span>ommunicate and correspond with clients on behalf of attorneys</span><span>; </span><span>provide document translation (Spanish/English), as needed. </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Data Entry</span><span>/Reporting and</span><span> File Management (</span><span>4</span><span>0</span><span>%)</span></span></span><span><span>: Maintain and organize LCCRSF’s in-house client electronic and physical files; keep case management system up to date with case notes and current client contact information; track hearing dates and relevant deadlines; and provide support with updating Legal Server, Salesforce, and Law Logix with relevant data. </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span><span>Work closely with the Program Director of the Direct Services and Asylum Team to complete grant reports and meet other reporting requirements set forth by funders.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span><span>Conduct bi-annual </span><span>check-ins</span><span> with all in-house clients</span><span>, </span><span>particularly in cases that have been pending for years</span><span>;</span><span> record updates on </span><span>Legal Server</span><span>;</span><span> update the relevant attorney with new developments</span><span>; </span><span>and provide social service referrals as needed</span><span>. </span></span></p>\n<p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Client Intake and Legal Clinics (20%):</span></span></span><span><span> Schedule intake appointments for potential clients; conduct screenings and in-depth interviews with prospective clients; prepare detailed case summaries for cases that are being placed with pro bono attorneys; monitor potential client deadlines; provide referrals where appropriate; screen potential volunteer interpreters for the program and place interpreters with pro bono teams, if necessary.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><br></span></p>\n<p><span><span>Work with the Pro Bono Team and in collaboration with the Direct Services and Asylum Program Director to organize </span><span>pro se</span><span> clinics for the community. </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><br></span></p>\n<p><span><span>Other tasks may be assigned as needed by the </span></span><span><span>Program Director</span></span><span><span>, Immigrant Justice</span><span> (Direct Service/Asylum)</span><span>.</span></span><span><span>  </span></span><span> <br></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Essential Qualification</span></span></span><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Bachelor’s or undergraduate degree. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Strong bilingual (English and Spanish) language competency, including the ability to write basic correspondence in Spanish. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Strong attention to detail, and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Committed to practicing and supporting well-being in the workplace. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ability to travel (locally) as assigned. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>At least 1 year experience working with immigrant communities and/</span><span>or</span><span> in immigration law.</span></span><span> </span><br><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Partial or Full DOJ Accreditation, or willingness and eligibility to apply. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Prior experience working with survivors of trauma, strongly preferred.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Prior experience using client management databases (</span><span>i.e.</span><span> Salesforce, Legal Server, </span><span>Lawlab</span><span>, or </span><span>eCerenade</span><span>) preferred.</span></span><span> </span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Benefits</span></span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>Competitive benefits package including 100% paid premiums for </span><span>employee</span><span> and 80% dependents plus generous paid time off/holidays (total of </span><span>6 weeks</span><span> off/year not including sick time) and 403b employer contribution. LCCRSF is Latina-led, with about 30 staff. We are flexible, family-friendly, and value health, </span><span>wellness</span><span> and balance. </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><br></span></p>\n<p><span><span>While this position offers a primarily remote schedule, </span><span>working in</span><span> our San Francisco office will be </span><span>required</span><span> as needed. Monthly in‑person staff meetings are mandatory for all employees.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Working Environment and Conditions</span></span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position, constantly </span><span>operate</span><span> a computer, and be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>To Apply</span></span></span><span><span>  </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Applicants should </span><span>submit</span><span> 1) a thoughtful cover letter; 2) a resume; and 3) three professional references.</span></span></span><span><span> Any questions can be sent to </span></span><a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span><span>[email protected]</span></span></a><span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p>",
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