Bilingual Outreach Paralegal — Immigrant Rights Advocate

Indiana Legal Services; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 44,185 - 58,994; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Legal Services seeks a full-time bilingual outreach paralegal to advance know-your-rights education for immigrant and migrant communities across Indiana. You will collaborate with staff to provide brief services, screenings, and direct representation where needed, focusing on labor rights and trafficking issues.

Travel throughout Indiana is required; some duties may be performed remotely, with in-office work and training in Indianapolis as needed.

Qualifications

• Dedicated to the mission of Indiana Legal Services
• Commitment to racial equity, social and economic justice, and migrant/immigrant worker rights
• Spanish language fluency with excellent English/Spanish communication
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and reporting systems
• Strong organizational skills and ability to travel
• Ability and willingness to work evenings during agricultural seasons
• Must possess a valid Indiana Driver’s License
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects
• Maintain client confidentiality
• College degree, paralegal certification, or law office experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach trips with staff, interns, volunteers, and partners
• Conduct in-person visits to labor camps and communities to share information on workers’ rights
• Develop relationships with social service providers and community resources
• Conduct trainings on labor trafficking awareness
• Represent the project at events and with partner organizations
• Develop outreach plans to reach migrant workers
• Refer clients for legal services under supervision
• Assist attorneys with intake, case work, referrals, and client follow-up
• Interview clients and draft declarations and documents
• Translate/interpret when certified
• Plan for CORT migrant farmworker training in Indiana every 3 years
• Monitor grant reporting and outreach narratives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Spanish language fluency

Bilingual communication (English/Sp an

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Reporting software

Case management systems

Job description

Indiana Legal Services seeks a full-time bilingual outreach paralegal to advance know-your-rights education for immigrant and migrant communities across Indiana. You will collaborate with staff to provide brief services, screenings, and direct representation where needed, focusing on labor rights and trafficking issues.

Travel throughout Indiana is required; some duties may be performed remotely, with in-office work and training in Indianapolis as needed.