Legal Assistant - Salinas, CA and Oxnard, CA

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Full‑time, hourly (non‑exempt) position. Salary range: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Location:

Oxnard, CA (may also work in Salinas, CA). Work includes office duties, client intake, and event coordination for immigration services.

The legal assistant supports attorneys and Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representatives in delivering affirmative and removal defense immigration services, client outreach, and event coordination. The role involves clerical support, case management, and collaborative work with UFW Foundation programs.

• Open, route, and respond to incoming correspondence and client communications.
• Produce documents and correspondence, including merge documents and graphics.
• Manage print tasks, copy materials, and prepare outgoing mail, email, and fax.
• Coordinate special events and on‑site/off‑site group processing workshops.
• Assist in completing immigration applications (e.g., DACA, citizenship).
• Translate documents between Spanish and English.
• Provide information to potential immigration applicants and follow up on intakes.
• Maintain case databases and physical/email files.
• Handle administrative support for attorneys, DOJ representatives, and other staff.
• Assist with travel scheduling and venue coordination for legal teams.
• Manage file organization, visitor greeting, and meeting preparation.

• Coordinate and supervise office volunteers (as needed).

• High level of professionalism and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to develop, implement, and track daily activities.
• Experience working in immigrant, low‑income, and communities of color.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (or other language appropriate to community needs).
• Multi‑tasking ability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivation and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to immigrant and farm worker rights.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Problem‑solving and media communication experience.
• Flexibility and accuracy in responding to changing priorities.
• Positive, can‑do attitude (Si Se Puede®).

• No additional preferred qualifications listed.

• Associate degree (two‑year college or technical school) or equivalent combined with two years of relevant experience.

• Valid California Class C driver’s license, vehicle, insurance, and willingness to travel.
• Typing rate of at least 50 words per minute.

• Hourly pay $21.00 – $24.00, depending on experience.
• Vacation: 2, 3, or 4 weeks per year based on tenure.
• 16 paid holidays (including a personal day).
• 1 mental health day per calendar year.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 2% employer match (eligible employees).
• 401(k) retirement plan (no employer match).
• Supplemental insurance within 30 days of hire (for qualifying employees).
• Professional development opportunities.
• 20% discount on UFW immigration services.
• Additional discounts via ADP Lifemart, Ticketsat Work, Union Plus.

* Some benefits may not be available to temporary employees or may vary by status.

Regular sitting, hand use, reaching, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. The role requires standing, walking, and light physical activity as needed.

Moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

The UFW Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, not race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.

The organization encourages qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with criminal records, to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be made under the Americans with Disabilities Act.