Paralegal

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Paralegal
The candidate will provide support to attorneys, including conducting legal research; filling out immigration benefit and other standard forms, specifically for humanitarian parole and employment authorization documents; drafting affidavits; assisting with documentation and logistics in preparation for travel to the U.S.; maintaining case files and data entry in the case-management database; and other tasks as needed. Conduct client phone screenings and intake interviews and draft intake memoranda. Provide support to pro bono attorneys during case placement and assist with administrative and planning tasks related to pro bono attorney training and mentoring. Serve as point of contact for clients, proactively ensuring that case files and case management system reflect current contact information and status updates on case developments and child’s wellbeing. Conduct regular check-ins with the family for direct representation cases, particularly in cases in which case adjudication is delayed; update team members regarding new developments, as needed. Assist in case audit efforts for pro bono cases, ensuring that updates from pro bono attorneys regarding case status and child’s wellbeing are timely and accurately recorded. Conduct initial assessment of case referrals received against case acceptance criteria and program priorities. Ensure appropriate processing and data entry for referrals and intakes. Liaise with partners in Central America prior to families’ travel and with LPT and other U.S. providers to ensure coordinated reception and referrals to services post-arrival. High School degree required. Must be fully bilingual in both English & Spanish. Minimum 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth, immigrants, refugees, and/or vulnerable populations. Excellent organizational, time management skills, and attention to detail. Ability to travel (locally) as assigned. Ability to work within an office environment and have regular interaction via telephone, videoconference, IM, and email with KIND's team. Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and communication styles. Committed to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as embracing transparency and authenticity in daily work life. Be disciplined and nimble to ensure delivery on our core mission of access to justice and protection of children’s wellbeing and rights. Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment with a keen orientation for details, and work both independently as well as a contributing member of a team.

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