Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

Please note this position requires candidates to have excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:

As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind:

A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
12 paid agency recognized holidays
2 floating holidays to use your way
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

The Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services, including document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact checking; and trial preparation.

Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects

Drafts legal documents, including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories, files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures

Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys

Interviews clients and witnesses and prepare summaries of their statements

Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items

Assist attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings

Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases

Performs other related duties as assigned

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:

Must have well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal

Must be neat, organized, and accurate

Must be able to work well under pressure and be comfortable in a multicultural setting

Must be able to multitask and set priorities

Must be able to maintain confidentiality

Have respectful, open, unbiased, and accepting attitude toward clients and their families
Bachelor’s degree is required. Paralegal certificate is preferred. Two years of experience as an immigration paralegal, especially asylum experience, is preferred
Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish

Thank you! We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.

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Paralegal (Multilingual)