HANA Center (HANA) is a Chicago-area non-profit organization working to meet the critical needs of Korean, Asian American, and multiethnic immigrant communities and build power toward systemic change. HANA Center has offices in Chicago and Prospect Heights, Illinois.

HANA’s Immigration & Legal Services support 2,500 community members each year to access critical protections and build their legal capacity through completion of citizenship and DACA applications, participation in civic classes, pro bono legal consultation, and legal representation for Adjustment of Status, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, TPS, FOIA, consular processing, asylum, bond hearing, and removal defense cases.

HANA’s Legal Clinic Coordinator expands HANA’s legal services capacity to meet the growing demand for bilingual, bicultural legal assistance among immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. The Coordinator supports clients to connect with pro-bono legal consultations and referrals to other resources as needed, providing comprehensive support through partnerships with other legal service providers in Illinois.

Major Responsibilities

Manage pro bono legal clinics and coordinate volunteer attorneys and interpreters
Performs intake and coordinates needed documents for community members to receive legal consultations from attorneys
Facilitates prompt, accurate communication between clients and the attorneys regarding all aspects of consultation cases
Coordinates referrals for community members between HANA and partner organizations’ services and workshops
Participates in trainings related program activities
Attends relevant meetings from team meetings to organizing team meetings
Provides timely information as requested for grant reporting and communications
Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial / ethnic backgrounds
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and meet established timelines and goals
Excellent organization and analytical skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
B.A. degree or equivalent life experience preferred
Bilingual in the Korean and English languages is a requirement.
Willingness to have a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends as needed
Valid driver’s license, access to a car, and ability to travel between HANA Center Chicago locations and Northwest Center in Prospect Heights

Reports To: Director of Immigration and Legal Services

Compensation: This is a part-time position for 20 hours per week with a hourly rate range of $23.00 - $24.50 per hour.

HANA Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

Korean (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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