Legal Assistant - Salinas, CA and Oxnard, CA

Sisepuede; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 2-4 weeks per year based on tenure

16 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

20% discount on UFW immigration services

Job summary

Sisepuede is looking for a Legal Assistant for a full-time role based in Oxnard, CA. Responsibilities include office duties, client intake, and coordination of immigration services. The ideal candidate will support attorneys and manage client communications.

Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and have an associate degree or equivalent experience. Compensation ranges from $20 to $24 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High level of professionalism and strong organizational skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (or other language appropriate to community needs).
• Self-motivation and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Open, route, and respond to incoming correspondence and client communications.
• Produce documents and correspondence, including merge documents.
• Manage print tasks, prepare outgoing mail and email.

Skills

Professionalism

Organizational skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Typing (minimum 50 wpm)

Job description

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Legal Assistant – Salinas & Oxnard, CA

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.

Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise office volunteers (as needed).

Minimum Requirements

• 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®).

Preferred Requirements

• No additional preferred qualifications listed.

Education & Experience

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

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

Compensation & Benefits

• 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, TicketsatWork, UnionPlus.

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

Physical Demands

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

Work Environment

Moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.