Legal Clerk
GMHC
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $35 per hour
About the role
- Assist with conducting client intake and legal needs assessments under supervision
- Support preparation of immigration filings and related documentation
- Provide pro se assistance to clients on routine immigration matters
- Assist with preparing documentation and supporting materials for immigration filings and case records
- Provide client-centered referrals and follow-up support
- Support the preparation and delivery of legal education and outreach presentations
- Assist with outreach activities and coordination with community-based health and human service providers
- Maintain accurate and timely records of client services, case documentation, and service notes
- Collaborate with legal and non-legal staff across programs
Requirements
- Demonstrated interest in immigration law, public interest law, or legal services for underserved communities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain organized case documentation, and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated cultural competency in working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, low-income communities, immigrants, racial minorities, and people living with disabilities
- Fluency in both English and Spanish sufficient to meet the linguistic needs of GMHC’s client population
- Prior internship, volunteer experience, or coursework related to immigration law or legal services preferred
- Experience with nonprofit organizations or legal clinics is a plus
- Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches to legal services is beneficial
Benefits
- Regular on-site presence required for client appointments, team collaboration, case discussions, and internal meetings
- Remote work may be permitted for legal research, documentation, case preparation, and administrative responsibilities when appropriate
- Participation in the annual AIDS Walk New York event is mandatory for all GMHC staff.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Soft Skills
strong written communication skillsstrong verbal communication skillsability to manage multiple tasksmaintain organized case documentationmeet deadlinesdemonstrated cultural competencyexperience with diverse populationsfluency in Englishfluency in Spanish