Immigration Paralegal

Full-time

No

Experience

Not specified

Immigration Paralegal Position at JFCS Immigration Legal Services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Hybrid)

Position Summary:
- Work directly with staff attorneys and unaccompanied children to file immigration applications
- Requires Spanish proficiency and travel to children residing in facilities in Western Pennsylvania and other nearby locations

Why You Should Apply:
- Help children in the region stay in the United States and avoid unsafe situations
- Serve as a face of compassion and hope in the chaotic immigration system

About JFCS Pittsburgh:
- Join a team that directly helps people in the Greater Pittsburgh region through life's changes and challenges
- Voted as one of Pittsburgh's best places to work for over 10 years
- Commitment to employee care and providing high-quality services to the community

Benefits:
- Collaborative work environment
- hours work week with flexible scheduling
- Hybrid work model
- Sick Time = 12 days a year
- Vacation Time = starts at 2 weeks and increases with longevity
- Additional paid time off for all employees
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and 401k package
- Annual longevity bonuses

Qualifications:
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Culturally competent and trauma-informed
- Experience in the legal field and working with children preferred
- Sensitivity to the needs of trauma victims

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interview children, prepare immigration applications, and gather supporting evidence
- Respond to inquiries on the Spanish Language Intake Line
- Prepare and file applications to USCIS and Immigration and Family Court
- Correspond with clients and their sponsors
- Collect and enter data
- Maintain client immigration files
- Communicate professionally with clients, staff, and government officials
- Participate in staff development and training
- Submit timesheets and attend meetings and training courses
- Cover for other staff on leave

Location:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Hybrid)

Department:
JFCS Immigration Legal Services

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Compensation:
per hour

Experience:
Not specified

To apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter through our website.

Benefits:
• Collaborative work environment and diverse staff
• hours work week with flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Hybrid work model (part of the week in office, part remote)
• Sick Time = 12 days a year
• Vacation Time = starts at 2 weeks the first year and then increases with longevity up to 4 weeks total
• Additional paid time off for all employees = most federal holidays, 3-5 floating holidays (to be used at employee’s discretion), and several Jewish holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance and a 401k package for which JFCS contributes 4% of salary after the first year of service
• Annual longevity bonuses after the first year of service

Qualifications:
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Culturally competent and practice a trauma informed approach to working with children
• Experience working in the legal field preferred
• Experience working with children and compassion towards immigrant children
• Sensitivity to the needs of trauma victims

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work closely with attorneys to interview children, prepare immigration applications, and gather supporting evidence
• Respond to all telephone inquiries on the Spanish Language Intake Line
• Prepare and file applications to USCIS, Motions and Petitions to Immigration and Family Court
• Correspond with clients and their sponsors
• Collect and enter data in the appropriate systems to track metrics and outcomes
• Maintain client immigration files, both paper and electronic
• Communicate professionally with clients, staff, and government officials
• Participate in staff development and training opportunities
• Submit timesheets and attend meetings and training courses
• Cover for other staff on leave
• Travel to shelters to provide Know Your Rights presentations and legal screenings for unaccompanied children when needed

Join the Team at JFCS Immigration Legal Services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Hybrid)

As an Immigration Paralegal at JFCS, you will play a crucial role in helping immigrants achieve their goals of staying in the United States. Your work will directly impact the lives of vulnerable children and families seeking a better life. If you are passionate about immigration law and have a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this position.

JFCS Pittsburgh is a dynamic and diverse organization dedicated to providing high-quality services to the Greater Pittsburgh community. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. Come join our team and be a part of making a positive impact in the lives of immigrants and their families.

Not applicable

Collaborative work environment, flexible scheduling, hybrid work model, sick time, vacation time, paid holidays, health insurance, disability and life insurance, 401k, annual bonuses

Spanish and English

Bilingual (Spanish and English), excellent written and oral communication, cultural competency, trauma-informed approach, legal application preparation, client communication, data entry

Bachelor's degree preferred

Submit application through company website

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree preferred

Legal