Paralegal- Immigrant Children's Protection Project- Indianapolis

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

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- General Paralegal Support for Immigrant Children Seeking Protection
- Know Your Rights Presentations and Legal Screenings
- Conduct Legal and Factual Research
- Fluency in English and Spanish Required
- Competitive Salary Range: $40,467-$47,410

The Organization is currently seeking a Paralegal to join the Immigrant Child Protection Project in Indianapolis. In this role, the Paralegal will provide vital support for detained and non-detained unaccompanied immigrant children who are seeking protection through various forms of relief, such as asylum and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). This is a hybrid position that will be based in Indianapolis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Give Know Your Rights presentations on the immigration process and legal rights.
- Conduct legal screenings with detained and formerly detained children.
- Respond to NIJC's non-detained UIC hotline and inbox.
- Organize and plan in-person legal services for formerly detained children.
- Refer formerly detained children to legal service providers in their region.
- Conduct legal and factual research.
- Assess cases to determine eligibility.
- Conduct interviews with clients and witnesses.
- Draft applications, affidavits, letters, and legal pleadings.
- Prepare materials for submission to relevant entities.
- Review, analyze, and present cases to supervisor.
- Stay current on immigration law, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain accurate and organized records.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reports and work products.
- Adhere to ethical standards and maintain client confidentiality.
- React to change productively and handle other essential duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree with experience working with immigrants, refugees, and/or asylum seekers.
- At least one year of experience working with these populations preferred.
- Must have or be able to obtain a current, valid IN Driver's License.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
- Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and computer skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work well under strict deadlines.

Salary Range: $40,467-$47,410

Apply for the Immigrant Child Protection Project Paralegal position on Heartland Alliance's Job Board.

Not applicable

Not specified

English and Spanish fluency

Public speaking, legal research, case assessment, client interviews, document preparation, case management, time management, bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency, computer skills, background check clearance.

Bachelor's degree

Apply on Heartland Alliance's Job Board.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, experience working with immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, fluency in English and Spanish, valid driver's license, background check clearance.

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