Co-Director, Paralegal Manager, Immigrant Justice Program

Full-time

No

Charlote Center for Legal Advocacy (CCLA) is looking for an experienced Co-Director and Paralegal Manager to join their Immigrant Justice Program.

The Co-Director is responsible for overseeing and guiding the strategic direction of the Immigrant Justice Program, ensuring effective legal advocacy and support for immigrant communities. The Co-Directors will work in tandem to manage the Immigrant Justice Team of attorneys, paralegals, and support personnel. It is anticipated that one Co-Director will be an attorney and one a non-attorney.

The Paralegal Manager is to lead and manage the paralegal team, volunteers, and other support staff, ensuring efficient support for attorneys and effective case management.

The Co-Director and Paralegal Manager role is a full-time position with a starting salary of $74,683 and could vary depending upon experience and skills. CCLA offers a generous leave and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage at 100% for employees, 22 paid days of General Leave, 12 paid holidays, and 100% employer-paid professional liability.

**Co-Director Responsibilities**
- Develop and implement strategies to advance immigrant rights and justice.
- Lead and manage the program team, ensuring effective coordination and collaboration.
- Oversee case management and legal representation for immigrants.
- Foster relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with legal standards and organizational policies.
- Monitor and evaluate the program's impact and effectiveness.
- Advocate for policy changes and engage in public speaking and media relations.

**Paralegal Manager Responsibilities**
- Supervise and coordinate the work of paralegals.
- Train and mentor paralegal staff.
- Oversee case preparation, document management, and research.
- Liaise between attorneys, clients, and other parties.
- Implement and maintain case management systems.
- Ensure adherence to legal procedures and organizational policies.

**Knowledge and Skill Requirements**
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent paralegal certification.
- Proven experience as a paralegal, with supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of legal research techniques and software.

Charlote Center for Legal Advocacy (CCLA) is a 501(c)(3) law firm established in 1967 that has worked closely with the private bar and other statewide and national partners to provide comprehensive civil legal services for their region’s low-income residents. The CCLA's nationally recognized Immigrant Justice Program advocates protect low-income, non-English-speaking, Latinx residents and immigrants of other national origins from exploitation and ensure that vital services are offered to vulnerable families under the law through a combination of advocacy work, individual representation, and community outreach.

The Charlote Center for Legal Advocacy supports a hybrid work schedule with core work hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**
Charlote Center for Legal Advocacy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

**Reasonable Accommodation**
Charlote Center for Legal Advocacy (CCLA) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, it is the policy of CCLA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship.

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This position is open until filled.

Charlote Center for Legal Advocacy is looking for an experienced Co-Director and Paralegal Manager to join their Immigrant Justice Program.

## Co-Director Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies to advance immigrant rights and justice.
- Lead and manage the program team, ensuring effective coordination and collaboration.
- Oversee case management and legal representation for immigrants.
- Foster relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with legal standards and organizational policies.
- Monitor and evaluate the program's impact and effectiveness.
- Advocate for policy changes and engage in public speaking and media relations.

## Paralegal Manager Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the work of paralegals.
- Train and mentor paralegal staff.
- Oversee case preparation, document management, and research.
- Liaise between attorneys, clients, and other parties.
- Implement and maintain case management systems.
- Ensure adherence to legal procedures and organizational policies.

## Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent paralegal certification.
- Proven experience as a paralegal, with supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of legal research techniques and software.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage at 100% for employees, 22 paid days of General Leave, 12 paid holidays, and 100% employer-paid professional liability

Knowledge of legal research techniques and software, organizational and communication skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent paralegal certification

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to . Please note the position for which you are applying in the subject line.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent paralegal certification, proven experience as a paralegal

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