Administrative Coordinator – Immigration Unit

The-Public-Law-Center; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid holidays

Sick days

Vacation days

Wellness days

Birthday PTO

403b retirement plan

Wi‑Fi/cell phone stipend

Bilingual pay premium

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Public Law Center’s Immigration Unit seeks an energetic advocate to support justice for Orange County’s immigrant communities through community-centered lawyering. The role focuses on administrative support, client intake, and coordination of legal clinics, with occasional evenings or weekends required.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, 1–3 years nonprofit or law office experience, and strong Microsoft Office skills, along with a commitment to serving immigrant communities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a non-profit organization or law office preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn other software programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with immigrant or other marginalized communities.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Immigration Unit, including filing, scanning, and handling incoming/outgoing mail (including legal filings).
• Conduct client appointments for document drop off/pick up and/or signature collection.
• Make client calls for legal clinics, including drafting/sending correspondence, scheduling, and case investigation/document collection.
• Conduct client screenings, including issue spotting, conflict checks, and eligibility determinations.
• Assist with interpretation and translation for staff and volunteer attorneys as needed.
• Support immigration legal clinics, workshops, and community education events (evenings/weekends may be required).
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communications

Written communications

Organizational skills

Client/patient interaction

Bilingual (if applicable)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Outlook

Job description

The Public Law Center’s Immigration Unit seeks an energetic advocate to support justice for Orange County’s immigrant communities through community-centered lawyering. The role focuses on administrative support, client intake, and coordination of legal clinics, with occasional evenings or weekends required.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, 1–3 years nonprofit or law office experience, and strong Microsoft Office skills, along with a commitment to serving immigrant communities and