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Paralegal Bilingual English/SpanishLutheran Community Services Northwest • Portland, OR, US
Paralegal Bilingual English / Spanish

Paralegal Bilingual English / Spanish

Lutheran Community Services Northwest • Portland, OR, US
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Paralegal Bilingual English / Spanish role at Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW).

All LCSNW team members contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families, and communities for health, justice, and hope.

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 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 prepares summaries of their statements
  • Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items
  • Assists 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
  • EEO statement

    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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