Legal Assistant (Immigration Law)

Location: Seattle, Washington, USA. Hybrid office/remote environment with required in-person, in-office work and occasional remote work; occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Salary: $28–$29.50 per hour.

Company

hirify.global is an international humanitarian NGO providing health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, immigration, and integration services to people affected by conflict and disaster.

What you will do

• Support DOJ-accredited legal representatives with immigration benefits cases before USCIS.
• Help clients gather documents and complete applications for naturalization, adjustment of status, and family reunification.
• Respond to client case-status inquiries and submit inquiries to USCIS and the Department of State.
• Process government correspondence, notify clients, and assist with responses to notices and evidence requests.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical files, case notes, reporting data, and required statistical, narrative, and financial reports.
• Schedule appointments, support community events and outreach, communicate with clients and partners, and coordinate intern and volunteer support.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional or lived experience.
• Experience communicating effectively in multicultural environments and with people with limited English proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, teamwork, and independent initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and online software.
• Written and spoken English proficiency and professional Spanish proficiency required.
• Commitment to immigrant rights, social justice, human rights, anti-racism, confidentiality, and ongoing learning.

Nice to have

• Experience in immigration legal services or social services.
• Familiarity with immigration software and data entry or data management.
• Community outreach or immigrant-rights advocacy experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Trauma-informed, equitable, accessible, diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
• Union-represented position subject to an OPEIU collective bargaining agreement.
• Paid sick leave, U.S. holidays, and 20–25 days of paid time off depending on role and tenure.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match and additional employer contributions.
• COVID-19 vaccination proof is required for candidates selected for interview.