Paralegal - Removal Defense Team

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Paralegal - Removal Defense Team
Organization: The Door
Department: Legal Services Center
Location: New York, NY
Salary Range: $47,000 - $52,000 per year

Overview:
- The Door is a youth development organization that provides a comprehensive range of services to 9,000 young people in New York City each year.
- Our mission is to empower young adults by offering diverse and caring services in a single location.
- We provide health care, education, counseling, legal assistance, career development, and more for free.
- Our goal is to equip motivated young people with the tools and resources they need to successfully transition into adulthood.

Role:
- The paralegal will assist attorneys in working with clients and preparing immigration applications.
- They will also support the Managing Attorney and Director of Legal Services with grant management and compliance.
- This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of undocumented children and youth.

Responsibilities:
- Screen clients for eligibility for immigration relief.
- Assist attorneys with immigration applications.
- Provide interpretation services to attorneys and other service providers.
- Manage complex government and foundation grants.
- Maintain databases and ensure grant compliance.
- Report grant progress to funders.
- Prepare for and manage audits.
- Manage volunteers and undergraduate interns.
- Perform additional functions as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of paralegal or advocacy experience required.
- Experience working with youth and/or immigrant populations preferred.
- Knowledge of positive youth development principles.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Fluent in Spanish.

Work Schedule:
- Full-time, Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week.

COVID-19 Policy:
- All new hires must be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have a qualified exemption.
- The Door follows CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Diversity and Inclusion:
- The Door is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.
- We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

H1: Join Our Team as a Paralegal on Our Removal Defense Team
H2: Empower Young Adults as a Paralegal at The Door

Bold Headlines:
- The Door: Empowering Young Adults in New York City
- Make a Difference as a Paralegal at The Door
- Join Our Legal Services Center and Support Undocumented Youth
- A Comprehensive Range of Services Under One Roof
- Opportunity to Work with Diverse and Caring Team at The Door
- Help Young Adults Reach Their Full Potential at The Door
- Be Part of Our Mission to Empower Young Adults in New York City.

Not specified

Comprehensive range of integrated services, health care, education, mental health counseling, crisis assistance, legal assistance, college preparation services, career development, housing supports, arts, sports, recreational activities, and nutritious meals.

Full professional proficiency in Spanish required.

Strong written and oral communication, organizational, time management, record keeping, positive youth development, interpretation, grant management, compliance, report writing, volunteer management, fluency in Spanish.

Bachelor's degree.

Submit cover letter and resume.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, minimum 1 year of paralegal or advocacy experience, experience working with youth and/or immigrant populations preferred.

Legal