The Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (KIAC) was founded in 2004 in recognition of the inherent worth and dignity of all people. Since then, KIAC has worked for the well-being and power-building within the immigrant community through education, advocacy, and social justice. KIAC envisions a community where everyone, regardless of where they were born, has fair and equitable access to justice, respect, and opportunity.
KIAC programming includes free and affordable immigration legal services, family services, tax and business assistance, and building advocacy within the communities of Kitsap County and the Olympic Peninsula. Our clients represent over 70 countries, with over 60 languages spoken.
The Legal Coordinator provides high level support to the Immigration Legal Services department. The Legal Services Coordinator oversees matter management, contributing to process flow organization, serving as a liaison between the client, legal team, and across departments. They will be part of a team that includes KIAC’s Director of Legal Services, paralegal, staff attorney, volunteer immigration attorneys and volunteer Accredited Representatives. Our scope of work includes affirmative immigration legal matters (green cards, naturalizations, U visas, consulate processing, DACA, etc.) as well as deportation and asylum cases.
We are seeking a candidate with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and excellent administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks is essential. This role also involves billing clients for specific activities as directed by the legal services protocol.
This work is done primarily in Bremerton, WA with additional work in Jefferson, Mason, and Clallam Counties. A minimum two-year commitment to the position is desired.
Learn more about Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center at kitsapiac.org
Job Duties
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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Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (KIAC) is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, citizenship, 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.
We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including individuals from Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrant communities, as well as those who are multilingual to apply. At our organization, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of perspectives, experiences, and voices, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants who are passionate about serving and building advocacy within immigrant communities and who bring a deep understanding of cultural diversity and equity to their work.
The Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (KIAC) was founded in 2004 in recognition of the inherent worth and dignity of all people. Since then, KIAC has worked for the well-being and power-building within the immigrant community through education, advocacy, and social justice. KIAC envisions a community where everyone, regardless of where they were born, has fair and equitable access to justice, respect, and opportunity.
KIAC programming includes free and affordable immigration legal services, family services, tax and business assistance, and building advocacy within the communities of Kitsap County and the Olympic Peninsula. Our clients represent over 70 countries, with over 60 languages spoken.
The Legal Coordinator provides high level support to the Immigration Legal Services department. The Legal Services Coordinator oversees matter management, contributing to process flow organization, serving as a liaison between the client, legal team, and…
The pay range for this position is $26.2-$30.29/hr ($54,500-$63,000 per year), depending on experience. KIAC offers a benefits package with KIAC paying 100% of the medical plan. Employees are able to add dependents (at cost), and to opt in to employee paid health care options for vision and dental plans. In addition, KIAC recognizes 13 paid holidays and employees accrue 3 weeks of paid time off annually and 5 hours of sick leave monthly.
Hybrid option available, with up to 16 hours remote option.
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 be a strong advocate for immigrant community members.
The pay range for this position is $26.2-$30.29/hr ($54,500-$63,000 per year), depending on experience. KIAC offers a benefits package with KIAC paying 100% of the medical plan. Employees are able to add dependents (at cost), and to opt in to employee paid health care options for vision and dental plans. In addition, KIAC recognizes 13 paid holidays and employees accrue 3 weeks of paid time off annually and 5 hours of sick leave monthly.
Hybrid option available, with up to 16 hours remote option.
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 be a strong advocate for immigrant community members.
Bilingual in Spanish and English, required. (Desired third language)
Desired: Fluency in Mam or Q'anjob'al (Guatemala)
Bilingual in Spanish and English, required. (Desired third language)
Desired: Fluency in Mam or Q'anjob'al (Guatemala)
Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Priority consideration to applications received by 5:00 p.m. October 2, 2024.