Immigration Project Associate

National Center for LGBTQ Rights

September 2025

Title: Immigration Project Associate

Department: Legal

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Position: $32.69 per hour

Location: San Francisco, CA

Job Description

The National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR) seeks a highly-skilled, enthusiastic, diligent, and motivated individual for a full-time Immigration Project Associate position in our San Francisco office. The Immigration Project Associate will work as a member of the legal staff, under supervision of the immigration attorneys and immigration project director.

This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. This position will be required to go to our San Francisco office on a regular basis, as well as to attend hearings or interviews as needed. This is a non-remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Accompanying clients to civil, criminal, or immigration hearings and interviews when necessary. Serving as interpreter to clients if needed;
• Assisting with helpline calls and correspondence concerning immigration and/or detention issues under the direction of attorneys;
• Interviewing clients and potential clients and documenting their information accurately and completely;
• Communicating with government and police agencies as needed to obtain information and documentation for cases;
• Translating documents into English or Spanish when necessary;
• Responding to individuals who have contacted NCLR in search of immigration services;
• Assisting preparation of court filings, including immigration court;
• Copying and scanning documents;
• Collaborating with Communications and Development staff on media and public education related to immigration issues;
• Maintaining and building relationships with immigrant rights community organizations and providers of healthcare, mental health, and other services to LGBTQ immigrants;
• Assist immigration project clients in identifying other resources they may need (e.g., employment training, public benefits);
• Creating, documenting, and monitoring data entry into the client database and creating client reports and data exports from the client database, with assistance from Administrative and legal staff;
• Participating in DOJ accreditation process, including taking classes as necessary as part of work time; and
• Providing research support to the Immigration Project staff as needed;

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in administrative work or providing direct services to clients. Experience providing immigration-related or legal services a plus; fluency in writing, reading and speaking in Spanish and English required. Interpreting experience a plus. Multi-lingual a plus;
• Very strong computer skills. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel; Knowledge of Cerenade a plus;
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
• Awareness of and comfort with LGBTQ and immigration issues. Experience in immigrant rights movement a plus;
• An awareness of and commitment to a broad range of racial and economic justice issues and an understanding of the multiple communities NCLR represents and enthusiastic about NCLR’s mission and programs;
• Culturally competent and have an ability to interact with individuals of all economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds;
• Well-organized, able to multi-task, a fast learner, and detail-oriented;
• Able to take initiative and to work well under pressure to meet short- and long-term deadlines;
• Flexible and able to function independently and as a member of a team; and
• Willing to work some flexible hours when necessary.
• Experience with DOJ accreditation process a plus

About the National Center for LGBTQ Rights:

NCLR is a strong and effective national legal organization dedicated to achieving full civil and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) people and their families through impact litigation, public policy work, direct legal services, and community and public education. NCLR values team and community collaboration and fosters an engaged and dynamic work culture where staff are valued and thrive.

NCLR advocates for more than 5,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families in all fifty states each year, including LGBTQ seniors, immigrants, athletes, and youth. Our impact litigation serves all LGBTQ people in the United States. For more information about NCLR, please visit our website: www.NCLRights.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

NCLR is an equal opportunity employer. NCLR is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex, sex stereotype, race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, weight, height, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all employment practices including hiring, benefits, promotions, training, disciplinary action, and termination.

NCLR affirmatively values diversity and seeks to hire staff that reflect the diversity of our communities. Research shows that Transgender people, non-binary people, intersex people, people of color, formerly incarcerated people, and people with disabilities are less likely to apply for positions they are qualified for. If you believe that you can do this job, we want to hear from you!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodation Request:

NCLR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, NCLR will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Business Administration and HR Manager, Sara Brogden, and ebrogden@nclrights.org.