Travel to detention facilities to provide Know Your Rights presentations to unaccompanied children.
Provide initial legal screening to unaccompanied children and review with attorneys to help determine appropriate relief options.
Act as a point of contact with the shelter staff to arrange for scheduling and obtaining requisite information.
Be responsible for timely reporting and managing data in the database as required under the contract.
Work under attorney direction to assist unaccompanied children to complete forms, draft affidavits and prepare for court.
Maintain client immigration files, both paper and electronic files to ensure they are complete and up-to-date.
Clear, professional and appropriate communication with clients, staff and U.S. government officials.
Participate in staff development and training opportunities provided by JFCS in order to stay abreast of changes and best practices.
Enter and submit timesheets in a timely manner (weekly).
Attend all department meetings, attend other meetings and trainings as required.
Assume other responsibilities as assigned.

Bilingual in Spanish and English required
Excellent written and oral communication skills required
Be alert to cross-cultural interference in dealing with clients and be culturally sensitive.
Two years’ experience working in the legal field is helpful
Experience working with children and sensitivity to the needs of victims of trauma is essential.

Immigration Paralegal

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