Paralegal - Immigrants & Workers' Rights

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

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Paralegal - Immigrants & Workers' Rights (Farmworker Project) at Legal Aid Chicago

Salary: Starting at $41,500 with potential for increase based on relevant experience

Job Title: Paralegal

Experience: Bachelor’s degree or some college experience preferred

Location: Downtown Chicago, 120 S. LaSalle Street

Organization: Legal Aid Chicago

Department: Immigrants and Workers’ Rights Practice Group

H1: Join Our Mission to Provide Quality Legal Representation for All

H2: Join Our Team as a Paralegal in the Immigrants & Workers' Rights Practice Group

Legal Aid Chicago, a non-profit organization, is seeking a full-time paralegal to join their Immigrants and Workers’ Rights Practice Group. The paralegal will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of cases, including complex multi-plaintiff federal litigation and individual immigration cases for victims of labor trafficking and other workplace crimes. If you have a strong interest in social justice, especially in the areas of workers’ and immigrants’ rights, and are fluent in Spanish, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

- Assist attorneys with tasks related to pending cases, including federal court litigation
- Conduct client intakes and investigate cases
- Work directly with clients to gather documents and information
- Conduct outreach throughout Illinois to farmworkers, especially during warmer months (no car required)
- Participate in large team meetings with outside co-counsel and complete follow-up tasks
- Create educational flyers and other outreach materials
- Develop and lead know-your-rights presentations
- Build relationships with community groups, consulates, and other potential partners
- Maintain well-organized case files and accurate timekeeping
- Provide litigation support for attorneys and assist with administrative tasks as needed

Salary and Benefits:

- Starting at $41,500 with potential for increase based on relevant experience
- Bilingual Paralegals are eligible for an additional stipend
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 15 vacation days and 13 sick days accrued within the first year of employment
- 14 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
- Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment
- 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment
- $50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no cost
- Access to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no cost
- Monthly internet reimbursement
- Eligible for federal public service loan forgiveness program

Requirements:

- Strong interest in social justice, especially in the areas of workers’ and immigrants’ rights
- Bachelor’s degree or some college experience preferred
- Valid Illinois driver’s license is required
- Spanish fluency or strong working proficiency is required
- Strong writing and research skills and excellent organizational skills
- Litigation experience preferred
- Familiarity with Excel and Adobe programs helpful
- Ability to communicate effectively on a large team with a strong commitment to collegiality
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as client needs dictate
- Good information-gathering skills as well as strong and versatile computer skills are essential

Legal Aid Chicago offers a hybrid work environment and is located in downtown Chicago at 120 S. LaSalle Street, with convenient access to public transportation and local expressways. This position may require travel to court or other outreach events.

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of two primary professional references and one alternative professional reference. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

Legal Aid Chicago is committed to creating a diverse workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If an accommodation is needed to complete the application, contact Human Resources at . Join our mission to provide quality legal representation for all and make a difference in the lives of immigrants and workers in our community. Apply now to join our team as a paralegal in the Immigrants & Workers' Rights Practice Group at Legal Aid Chicago.

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Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, parental leave, retirement plan, life insurance, employee assistance program, internet reimbursement, eligibility for federal public service loan forgiveness program

Spanish fluency or strong working proficiency required

Legal research, client intake, case management, outreach, advocacy, bilingual proficiency, written and verbal communication, organizational skills, computer skills

Bachelor's degree or some college experience preferred

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree or some college experience preferred

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