Bilingual Outreach Paralegal

RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate outreach trips with staff, summer interns, volunteers, and/or community partners Conduct in-person visits throughout the state to labor camps, laundromats, local stores, and other gathering places to share information about workers’ rights, labor exploitation, and labor trafficking Develop collaborative working relationships with social service providers, client groups, and other resources in target communities to address labor exploitation and trafficking Conduct community trainings that provide information about how to assist and identify labor trafficking victims Represent the project in the community by attending outreach events, network with other service providers, and serve on task forces or committees as appropriate In collaboration with colleagues, develop a plan to reach migrant and seasonal agriculture workers by researching locations where farmworkers gather in remote locations of Indiana Under staff supervision, make appropriate referrals for legal assistance Assist attorneys and other staff with intake, case work, referrals, client follow up, etc. Interview clients, write declarations, and organize information in both physical and electronic files Draft immigration forms, pleadings, letters, and correspondence under the supervision of an attorney If proper certification through ILS’s third-party testing entity is obtained, perform document translations If proper certification through ILS’s third-party testing entity is obtained, serve as an interpreter for ILS staff. Collaborate with staff and assist with planning for the CORT migrant farmworker training to be hosted in Indiana every 3 years Monitor and complete grant reporting requirements including but not limited to outreach narrative drafting Perform other such duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Dedicated to the mission of Indiana Legal Services A demonstrated commitment to racial equity, social and economic justice, migrant/immigrant worker rights, and serving disadvantaged populations Spanish language fluency, including excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish Basic computer skills, including use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint and ability to use reporting technology and case file management systems Strong organizational skills Ability and willingness to travel Ability and willingness to work evenings during the agricultural seasons Must possess a valid Indiana State Driver’s License Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously and in an organized manner Ability to maintain client confidentiality College degree, paralegal certification, and/or experience working in a law office is preferred COMPENSATION: Starting salary is $44,185, with a range up to a maximum of $58,994, depending on experience. Pay enhancement up to $4000 is available upon successful completion of language testing. ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a flex benefit plan. To Apply: Please apply on our website by submitting a resume and a list of 3 references with email addresses and telephone numbers. https://www.indianalegalservices.org/careers/ For questions regarding your application contact Human Resources at human.resources@ilsi.net.