Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.
If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.
Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
This position is reliant upon funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on resource availability.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Paralegal will play a critical role in World Relief Western Washington’s growing Immigration Legal Services (ILS) team. The Paralegal will assist immigration attorneys and accredited representatives with conducting legal orientations, legal referrals, case preparation, and case filing. The Immigration Paralegal supports attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives in delivering direct legal services to immigrant and refugee clients. This position requires a balance of technical accuracy, cultural humility, and commitment to client-centered advocacy. The Paralegal will assist with case preparation, client communication, and administrative support while maintaining compliance with ethical and professional standards.
POSITION SUMMARY:The Paralegal will play a critical role in World Relief Western Washington’s growing Immigration Legal Services (ILS) team. The Paralegal will assist immigration attorneys and accredited representatives with conducting legal orientations, legal referrals, case preparation, and case filing. The Immigration Paralegal supports attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives in delivering direct legal services to immigrant and refugee clients. This position requires a balance of technical accuracy, cultural humility, and commitment to client-centered advocacy. The Paralegal will assist with case preparation, client communication, and administrative support while maintaining compliance with ethical and professional standards.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct client intakes, eligibility screenings, and follow-up communication.
Provide administrative support to attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives during case preparation, interviews, and hearings.
Draft and prepare immigration applications, petitions, affidavits, and supporting documentation.
Maintain accurate and organized case files, ensuring compliance with agency standards, grant requirements, and deadlines.
Assist clients in understanding legal processes in plain language.
Provide referrals for social services and community resources as needed.
Assist with legal workshops, community outreach, and education events.
Uphold confidentiality, cultural humility, and trauma-informed practices in all interactions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in law, social services, or a related field.
Experience in immigration law, nonprofit legal services, or case management.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and administrative experience in an office setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and database/case management systems.
Accurate data entry skills
Highly organized with skills in coordinating and implementing various components of a project, ensuring objectives are met.
Demonstrated ability to work with people from a wide range of cultural, racial, religious and language backgrounds.
Ability to work both independently with minimum supervision, and in collaboration with others.
A desire to serve immigrants and refugees in support of the mission and vision of World Relief.
Desire and ability to work with people of diverse ethnicities, nationalities, religions, cultures and languages
Flexibility, resourcefulness and the ability to enthusiastically assist with other duties as assigned.
Up to 25% domestic travel required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Fluency in one or more languages other than English is strongly preferred
Prior nonprofit immigration legal services or law office experience.
Previous experience with Immigration Case Management System Equifax (LawLogics).
Experience working with clients impacted by trauma, displacement, or systemic barriers.
World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees.
World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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