Paralegal (Intake) – Immigration Access Workgroup

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

Organization: LAFLA (Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles)
Position: Paralegal (Intake) – Immigration Access Workgroup
Location: Greater Los Angeles area
Salary: $43, – $52, DOE, with excellent benefits
Availability: Immediately
Application Deadline: Continuous until position is filled
Qualifications:
- Four-year college degree or Paralegal Certificate
- One year of relevant work or volunteer experience preferred
- Experience with crisis intervention and assisting low-income individuals
- Knowledge of immigration law strongly preferred
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Self-motivated and organized with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload
- Comfortable with technology and case management systems
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Duties:
- Provide client-centered and trauma-informed assistance to clients with immigration legal matters
- Interview, advise, and provide limited legal services under the supervision of a licensed attorney
- Maintain organized case notes and files
- Collaborate effectively with a team of attorneys, paralegals, support staff, volunteers, and students
- Participate in community outreach projects as needed
- Other duties as assigned
- Contribute to the organization's DEI plan and goals
How to Apply:
- Submit a cover letter and resume online to with "Intake Paralegal – Immigration Access Workgroup" in the subject line
Introductory Period:
- A nine-month introductory period will be required
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Selection will be based solely on merit and without discrimination
- The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees
Benefits & Compensation:
- Competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries
- Generous benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan
- Possible bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend.

Excellent Benefits Package, Bilingual Supplements, Law Student Loan Reimbursements, Cell Phone Stipend

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Customer Service, Written and Verbal Communication, Case Management, Technology, Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Four-year College Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Submit a cover letter and resume online to with "Intake Paralegal - Immigration Access Workgroup" in the subject line

Qualification and Experience Four-year College Degree or Paralegal Certificate, One Year Relevant Work or Volunteer Experience, Knowledge of Immigration Law, Comfortable with Case Management Systems and Technology, Bilingual in English and Spanish Preferred

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