Job Title:

Bilingual Legal Advocate (Spanish/English)

Status:

Full Time, Exempt

Reports to:

Legal Director

Salary:

$50,000 - $58,000

Location:

Lincoln, NE with remote work options and occasional in-state travel

Benefits:

Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance; Employee Assistance Program; 13 paid holidays; paid family, vacation, sabbatical, and sick leave; up to 3% retirement match; professional development and coaching opportunities; flexible and remote work options

Job Summary:

The Bilingual Legal Advocate will work in conjunction with the Nebraska Coalition’s Legal Team, the network of member domestic and sexual violence programs across Nebraska, and victims in need of legal immigration services, to provide advocacy, support, and assistance.

This position will require accreditation with Bureau of Immigration Assistance at the point of hiring, if not already obtained.

This work requires a strong anti-oppression framework, incorporating primary prevention strategies, equity and social change into all efforts.

Application Submission Process:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to applications@nebraskacoalition.org with the subject line: “Bilingual Legal Advocate” position.” 

In your cover letter, please answer the following:

1. How this position will build on your previous experience (paid, unpaid, or lived);

2. Your experience with anti-oppression work and how you will apply an anti-oppression framework to work at the Coalition; and

3. How you will use your expertise to support the Coalition’s efforts.

Interview Process:

The Coalition will review your resume within 30 days of receiving it.  If we are interested in your resume, we will contact you to schedule a 30–45 minute screening interview.  If you are selected for a second interview and choose to continue in the application process, the Coalition will contact you within two weeks of the screening interview to schedule a second interview.  The Coalition is able to offer interviews via phone, online, or in-person, depending on the resources available to you.

Anticipated Start Date:

We are searching for the right candidate for this position, so this position will remain open until filled.  The idea start date for this position is ASAP, but we are flexible on this timeline.

Please contact Melanie Kirk at melaniek@nebraskacoalition.org with questions about this position or process.