PARALEGAL FOR FARMWORKER RIGHTS PROGRAM

1-3 yrs required

Contract, Full-time

No

Job Title: Bilingual Paralegal for Farmworker Rights Program
Experience: 1-3 years of experience in immigration or labor law preferred

Responsibilities:

Become knowledgeable about the Deferred Action for Workers in Labor Disputes program and eligibility requirements
Screen clients for eligibility and assess the best course of action
Support direct representation of eligible farmworkers
Engage in client-centered advocacy and respond to clients quickly throughout the process
Attend mandatory program trainings
Co-create and present training materials and educational campaigns about the deferred action program

Preferred Skills:

Life experience within the farmworker community
Cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Passion for advocacy
Fluency in Spanish
California driver's license and vehicle

Organization: VIDAS
Department: Farmworker Rights Program

Salary: $22 per hour, full medical coverage, 13 paid holidays, generous time off and sick leave, career development opportunities

To Apply:

Email cover letter and resume to Executive Director, Monica Julian, at as soon as possible
Rolling application process until position is filled
EOE committed to inclusive hiring and diversity in staff and work
2-year term with potential for extension or lateral transfer to other areas of immigration advocacy

H1: Join Our Team as a Bilingual Paralegal for Farmworker Rights Program
H2: Advocate for Immigrant Farmworkers in California with VIDAS

Bullet Points:
- VIDAS is seeking a bilingual Paralegal for their Farmworker Rights Program
- This program provides free legal services to immigrants eligible for relief under the Deferred Action for Workers in Labor Disputes policy
- The Paralegal will work alongside the Farmworker Rights Attorney in advocating for eligible laborers
- Responsibilities include becoming knowledgeable about the program, screening clients, supporting direct representation, and engaging in client-centered advocacy
- Preferred skills include 1-3 years of experience in immigration or labor law, life experience in the farmworker community, and fluency in Spanish
- The salary for this position is $22 per hour with benefits such as full medical coverage, paid holidays, and career development opportunities
- To apply, email a cover letter and resume to the Executive Director and applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled
- This is a 2-year term position with potential for extension or lateral transfer to other areas of immigration advocacy
- VIDAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive hiring and diversity in both staff and work.

Not specified

Full medical coverage, 13 paid holidays, generous paid time off and sick leave allowances, career development and coalition building opportunities

Spanish

Bilingual (Spanish-English), Cultural Competence, Cross-cultural Communication, Advocacy, Client-centered, Project Management

Paralegal Certificate

Applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be emailed to the Executive Director

Qualification and Experience Paralegal Certificate, Life experience within the farmworker community

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