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Open Positions:

Bilingual Office Coordinator

The Immigrant and Refugee Law Center (IRLC) is a unique and fast-growing nonprofit organization that provides pro bono immigration legal services to low-income immigrant and refugee families in the Greater Cincinnati area.  Join our dynamic team!

Job Summary:

IRLC seeks a bilingual (English/Spanish, other languages a plus), highly organized and motivated individual for the role of Bilingual Administrative Assistant. This is a critical role in our office with room for growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform initial screenings with clients, and schedule consultations

• Prepare and send follow-up letters to clients

• Enter data into online systems

• Communicate with clients to coordinate meetings, obtain necessary documents, give case updates, etc.

• Coordinate logistics with student interns and volunteer attorneys

• Perform administrative duties such as handling incoming and outgoing mail, making copies, scanning documents, organizing and managing calendars and appointments, drafting letters to clients, making travel arrangements, etc.

• Perform office management duties including ordering and managing office supplies and equipment and interacting with vendors

• Translate documents and interpret for clients as needed

• Draft letters and documents and perform other administrative tasks for staff as needed

• Provide other program support as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English required, other languages a plus

• 1-2 years working experience as a legal/administrative assistant or similar position

• Strong office management skills

• Excellent communications skills and cultural competency

• Highly organized and detail oriented

• Motivated and takes initiative

• Experience with online case and donor management systems such as LawLogix and Salesforce a plus; or ability to learn quickly and take initiative

• Strong team player with the ability to work independently and to multitask

• Ability to work effectively under deadlines

• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise

• Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS Office

• Two-year degree or equivalent certification; bachelor’s degree preferred

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range $22-25/hr depending on experience.  Benefits include health care, retirement plan, generous paid time off, and a fabulous, fun, and supportive team!

How to apply:

Send resume, cover letter, and list of three references to admin@irlawcenter.org. No phone calls please.

This position will remain open until filled.

The Immigrant and Refugee Law Center is an equal opportunity employer.