Compensation: $47,000-$60,000 per yea Full-time Description Job Type: Full-time Job Title: Legal Navigator/Workshop Leader Exemption: Non-Exempt Reports to: Program Director Program: Legal Support Center - Special Initiative for New Arrivals This position ends on 6/30/2027

I. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, but are not limited to

Provide pro se assistance to new immigrants eligible for relief including Asylum, Temporary Protected Status, Work Authorization, Special Immigration Juvenile Status, among others under the supervision of an attorney Conduct comprehensive, trauma informed intakes for eligibility for immigration relief Assist clients to obtain the documents necessary for applications Coordinate and facilitate two workshops per month on emergency preparedness and guardianship planning utilizing a standard curriculum Work closely with the Special Initiative team to provide integrated services to shared clients Refer clients with immigration legal needs outside of the scope of the program and non-immigration legal needs including wage and hour, tenants' rights, and others Participate in community based events to outreach and provide information Provide services on-site and in community locations as needed Complete comprehensive immigration legal training and attend ongoing professional development training Complete all required documentation and maintain case files Track outcomes and complete required data entry Attend staff meetings and supervision Collaborate with all CFLSP programs to provide wraparound services and provide additional social services referrals as needed Opportunity to become a BIA (Board of Immigration Appeals) Accredited Representative contingent on completion of training and eligibility Other duties as assigned II. QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree preferred; or equivalent professional and/or community experience Bilingual in Spanish and English required Previous experience with community service and/or immigration preferred Proficient in data entry and MS Office tools Flexibility to work independently Effective written and verbal communications skills Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Experience working with diverse individuals and communities Availability for occasional evening/weekend work to attend community events Initiative and drive to learn and excel at the responsibilities described above III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

Build and maintain close, daily interactions with co-workers and supervisors Effectively communicate with clients, agency staff and community partners Excellent engagement skills, meeting clients where they are at and forging mutual respect Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization Possess a strong belief in peoples ability to grow and change IV. WORKING CONDITIONS

Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer and meeting on-on-one with clients Attendance at various internal and external meetings Travel to CFL and community based sites to conduct workshops Occasional availability during evening and weekends to attend events highly collaborative environment Work location: in person with limited hybrid schedule considered Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life insurance, disability insurance, and a flexible spending account. 403(b) retirement plan, including employer match and employer non-elective contribution at the employers discretion. 12 holidays, 2 floating holidays, and up to 20 paid vacation days per year. One sick day per month.

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