Paralegal; Multilingual

Paralegal (Multilingual)

Join to apply for the Paralegal (Multilingual) role at Lutheran Community Services Northwest.

Base pay: $40.52/hr - $40.52/hr.

• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
• 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

• Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects
• Draft legal documents, including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories
• File motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written analysis to attorneys
• Interview clients and witnesses and prepare summaries of their statements
• Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings
• Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Neat, organized, and accurate
• Ability to work well under pressure and be comfortable in a multicultural setting
• Multitasking and prioritization skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Respectful, open, unbiased, and accepting attitude toward clients and their families
• Bachelor’s degree is required; paralegal certificate preferred
• Preferred:
  Two years of experience as an immigration paralegal, especially asylum experience
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish

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.