Immigration Paralegal

Role Overview

• Assist attorneys with their cases
• Participate in office-wide projects and client services
• Handle some cases on their own as a DOJ-accredited representative
• Resubmit DOJ-accreditation applications if previously accredited or pending

Requirements

• An associate’s degree or commensurate professional experience
• A high level of Spanish proficiency
• Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem‐solving skills
• A demonstrated commitment to protecting the rights of immigrants or other persons in poverty
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficient with major software and web services including Word, Excel, G Suite
• Experience related to immigration and poverty is preferred
• Prior experience with immigration law preferred
• Relevant lived experience is encouraged

Benefits

• a generous benefits package including life insurance
• short
• and long-term disability
• health, vision, and dental insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• annual $1,500 payout option
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 15 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 6 months