Order#: NY1485754BI-LINGUAL IMMIGRATION CLINIC COORDINATOR

　　Duties/Responsibilities:Staff in-person legal clinic at Buffalo Immigration Court.Perform client screening/intakes and callbacksAssist with walk-in clientsProvide interpretation and translation assistanceAssist attorneys with client contact including phone calls, gathering client documentation, etc.Assist with preparation of referrals to pro bono attorneysFile maintenance and destructionGeneral office support work-data entry, filing, photocopying, scanning, phones, mail, etc.Assist with preparing immigration applications under attorney/accredited representative supervisionAssist with outreach and training events and attend someLocal Travel may be requiredOn the job training. Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

　　Skills - Required:Fluency in SpanishAbility to collect and manage dataAbility to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with VLP staff and a variety of other partners, including volunteer attorneys, student interns, and court staffAbility to problem solve and see complex tasks through to completionExcellent verbal and written skills in Spanish and EnglishAbility to multitask and be flexible in an office with high volume that moves at a quick paceMust be organized and capable of tracking work carefully for the purpose of grant and contract reporting requirementsExperience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Knowledge of basic office technology such as mailing, faxing, scanning, and copyingSincere ability and desire to work with low-income immigrants and their familiesSensitivity to working with survivors of traumacontinued on next pagePositive attitude and a willingness to learn immigration law and procedure

　　Skills-Preferred (not required):Prior immigration law experience and/or prior experience as a paralegal

　　TO APPLY: Please send a resume with a cover letter clearly explaining your interest and qualifications. Include contact information for 3 references and send your materials to [email protected]. We will be accepting applications until the position is filled.