Paralegal

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Paralegal
The candidate will assist Staff Attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives prepare their cases and filings for all types of immigration cases. Will assist with client and case management as needed. Carry a case load under attorney supervision and will assist with immigration clinics including weekends and evenings. Paralegal will assist in Triage (in person consultation intake system) which requires 7 AM -- 3 PM work schedule and alternating Saturday mornings 7 AM- 11 AM. Assist the Supervising Attorney(s) in screening potential non-citizens for all potential immigration relief. Assist the Attorney(s) on the daily delivery of legal services and case management. Attend clinics and Triage as schedule on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. Assist clients in their immigration case from intake to adjudication under attorney supervision. Prepare for DOJ accreditation. Attend legal context trainings to become familiar in legal services the organization provides. Collect client data for grant reporting purposes. Provide overall office support, as requested by Attorney(s). Calendar case deadline and appointments. Assist clients with filling out applications for relief. Translate documents from Spanish into English. Prepare various immigration filings. Assist clients with declarations. Assist with development of systems and procedures help to more efficiently manage case load. Other duties and responsibilities as necessary. Should have Bachelor’s degree or related field experience. Prior experience filling out USCIS forms and applications preferred. Prior experience helping clients who are victims of violence, including conducting client
interviews preferred. Spanish fluency is required as the job requires extensive legal counseling and representation in the Spanish language.

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