Legal Assistant Job Announcement
The Organization
Justice in Motion, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the rights of migrants across borders, seeks applications for a bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Assistant. In the face of overwhelming legal and practical barriers, many migrants who have suffered exploitation or abuse at the hands of employers or government officials give up their rights after leaving the United States. Other migrants who flee abuse, violence, and persecution are unable to remain in safety due to lack of evidence to support their claims.
These migrants need “portable justice” - the right and ability to access justice across borders. Justice in Motion is dedicated to ensuring portable justice through legal, educational, and policy initiatives in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Central America. Essential to this transnational model is our Defender Network, a unique partnership of on-the-ground human rights organizations in Mexico and Central America. Justice in Motion makes sure that wherever migrants go, their rights will follow.
The Position
The Legal Assistant role is a great opportunity for someone who will enjoy working in an important administrative role to keep everything moving behind the scenes, and understands that others are relying on them for high-quality work. The Legal Assistant regularly interacts with members of the Justice in Motion Defender Network and as such the candidate we seek must have professional-level Spanish fluency (written and spoken), but does not need a legal background. Other important skills include task management and organization, facility with spreadsheets, a willingness to learn new systems, and excitement about the role of international collaboration in the pursuit of justice for migrants across borders.
The Legal Assistant is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the Legal Director and begins as soon as possible, ideally in December. This is a union position, and will be covered by Justice in Motion’s collective bargaining agreement.
Note: Justice in Motion does not represent clients directly and this position does not involve direct interaction with migrant populations.
Requirements
The ideal candidate for this position possesses the following core competencies:
Responsibilities
This is an important position on a small team, and the duties will evolve over time. The primary areas of responsibility may include the following:
Administrative and General Support for the Legal Action program
General Support for the Organization
Location and Travel
This is a remote position and can be based anywhere in the U.S., with regular weekday work hours that are aligned with the Eastern Time Zone. Occasional travel (1-2x per year) within the U.S. is likely.
Legal Assistant Job Announcement
The Organization
Justice in Motion, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the rights of migrants across borders, seeks applications for a bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Assistant. In the face of overwhelming legal and practical barriers, many migrants who have suffered exploitation or abuse at the hands of employers or government officials give up their rights after leaving the United States. Other migrants who flee abuse, violence, and persecution are unable to remain in safety due to lack of evidence to support their claims.
These migrants need “portable justice” - the right and ability to access justice across borders. Justice in Motion is dedicated to ensuring portable justice through legal, educational, and policy initiatives in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Central America. Essential to this transnational model is our Defender Network, a unique partnership of on-the-ground human rights organizations in Mexico…
We provide a very competitive benefits package, including: 100% employer-paid healthcare for individual employees plus partial family coverage; 2% 401k annual contribution, work-from-home and home office setup stipends; our office is closed December 24 through January 1, plus five other paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. Additional PTO includes 12 days paid vacation in the first year, 12 sick days, and five personal days. A fully paid sabbatical is offered after seven years of service.
We provide a very competitive benefits package, including: 100% employer-paid healthcare for individual employees plus partial family coverage; 2% 401k annual contribution, work-from-home and home office setup stipends; our office is closed December 24 through January 1, plus five other paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. Additional PTO includes 12 days paid vacation in the first year, 12 sick days, and five personal days. A fully paid sabbatical is offered after seven years of service.
Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is required for this position.
Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is required for this position.
Please submit a resume and a customized cover letter to our Hiring Portal Linked Here. Justice in Motion values diversity in our workforce and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Work will begin as soon as possible. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. No emails or phone calls please.
Justice in Motion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.
Please submit a resume and a customized cover letter to our Hiring Portal Linked Here. Justice in Motion values diversity in our workforce and encourages candidates of all…