Legal Intake Coordinator / Austin

Wdactionfund; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bilingual language stipend of $500

Paid vacation and sick time

Office closure for major holidays

Job summary

Wdactionfund is looking for a Legal Intake Coordinator in Austin, TX. This role involves managing legal services, coordinating community education, and supporting fundraising efforts while engaging closely with members to strengthen worker and immigrant rights. The ideal candidate should be fluent in English and Spanish, have strong communication skills, and possess knowledge of labor and immigration laws. Additionally, Workers Defense offers a starting pay of $28 per hour, annual bilingual stipends, and paid time off, fostering an equal opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and Spanish.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships with diverse communities.
• Critical thinker thriving in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Employment Legal Services legal line.
• Support with Labor Know Your Rights workshops about 5 times a year.
• Complete administrative functions including evaluations and plans.

Skills

Fluent in English and Spanish

Excellent written and oral communication

Knowledge of community organizing, labor issues, or immigration and employment law

Ability to work independently

Basic computer literacy

Job description

ROLE: Legal Intake Coordinator LOCATION: Austin, TX APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until filled

WHY WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU

• You are passionate about protecting and strengthening worker & immigrant rights in Texas!
• You are proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and Spanish
• You have strong communication skills that allow you to build relationships and foster cooperation with a diverse array of community
• You are a critical thinker who thrives in a collaborative work environment.
• You are committed to Workers Defense’s identity as a membership-led organization.
• You are able to work irregular hours (some evenings and weekends) and a mix of in-person and remote work.

THE ROLE IN ACTION

• Manage the Employment Legal Services legal line
• Coordinate Legal Case Work
  • Screen members and community as prospective clients for legal claims
  • Manage physical and electronic case files and contacts in internal databases
  • Relay client communications under the supervision of an attorney
  • Provide referrals to clients / members
  • Identify client‑members that have leadership potential and refer them to organizing team
  • Review and prepare intake forms for bi‑weekly Colectivas de los Defensores Laborales where members and volunteers assist fellow members in employment disputes and educate one another on labor rights
• Community education and engagement
  • Support with Labor Know Your Rights workshops about 5 times a year
  • Support volunteer and intern training on call log, screening calls, and intakes
  • Support base building by connecting new members to the organization’s campaigns, programs, and committees.
• Complete administrative functions including evaluations, plans, timesheets, etc.
• Provide as needed support to Legal Services team in Houston and Dallas, campaigns, actions, events and meetings
• Support with grassroots fundraising efforts
• Support cross‑programmatic campaigns, actions, events and meetings
• Any other activities that are necessary to carry out the work of Workers Defense

*If you don’t meet all the criteria above but still feel your experience could be a good fit for the role, please apply. Workers Defense recognizes that candidates who don’t check every box can still add value to our team.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Basic computer literacy (PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Slack & Internet)
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple responsibilities
• Ability and flexibility for some travel, primarily interstate
• Ability to do in‑person work; support with member events and fundraising events
• Skilled at motivating and inspiring others to take action
• Knowledge of community organizing, labor issues, or immigration and employment law
• Commitment to racial and economic justice.
• Ability to drive and operate a vehicle. Will need to transport themselves to meetings etc.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Workers Defense has a salary scale that is based on experience. Starting hourly pay for this position is $28 an hour.
• A $500 annual bilingual language stipend.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Office closure during 4th of July week, Thanksgiving week and during Christmas in addition to paid holidays

Workers Defense is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds, including candidates of color, women, veterans, and LGBTQ individuals to apply.