Legal Assistant
Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates (LIA) is a nonprofit organization providing affordable immigration legal services on Michigan’s Lakeshore. The Legal Assistant will support the legal team in immigration case work, maintain client records, and ensure a welcoming environment for clients while interacting directly with attorneys and clients in both English and Spanish. Responsibilities Prepare government forms, draft simple cover letters, and maintain client files under attorney supervision Interpret in English and Spanish between clients and legal staff as needed Enter and manage data in Google Drive, Cerenade eImmigration, and USCIS systems; develop proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office and basic QuickBooks Assist with criminal and immigration research, coordinate legal clinics, meet with clients in office and at partner sites, and collect, scan and organise client documents Maintain strict client confidentiality and oversee proper closing procedures for completed cases Communicate with clients by phone, email and in person; help ensure a welcoming environment for clients, volunteers, board members and staff Attend legal team and allstaff meetings and complete assigned trainings Perform other duties as assigned to support LIA’s mission Skills Exceptional organisational and time-management skills; comfortable working with minimal supervision Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written) Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Comfortable with case-management software and data entry; experience with Cerenade eImmigration or similar systems is a plus Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Experience in legal or social services settings is helpful but not required Benefits Medical, dental and life insurance Three weeks’ paid vacation Two additional weeks of PTO during December holidays Ten days of sick time Eleven paid holidays Mental health Employee Assistance Program Flexible scheduling Company Overview Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates is a 501c3 nonprofit immigration law office and advocacy center providing high-quality, low-cost legal services. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Holland, Michigan, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is