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Legal Staff Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc. Sep 28,2018 Aug 13,2018 Location Los Angeles CA
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Public Interest

Legal Staff

Immigration

Min 2 yrs required

Profile

Paralegal Responsibilities: Provide case support to our attorneys on a variety of cases within the scope of mission. This representation includes representation before Citizenship & Immigration Services, the Immigration Court, and the Board of Immigration Appeals, and focuses on individuals who are in detention or recently released from detention, children in removal proceedings, individuals with mental health or substance abuse issues, or individuals with a more complex case involving a criminal history, potential gang affiliation, or a complex immigration history. Provide exceptional services to our clients without regard to their background or circumstances. Will provide support to our attorneys through client communications, creating and maintaining client files, doing intakes with clients, assisting with the preparation of applications and document submissions, and assistance with maintaining attorneys’ calendars. Will additionally assist us to establish and grow our representation capacity through the creation of templates, procedures, and organizational structure.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: BA degree or Paralegal Certificate with 2+ years of relevant experience strongly preferred; Prior experience in immigration law strongly preferred, experience in a non-profit organization a plus; Spanish fluency required; Experience with affirmative immigration applications, deportation defense, and SIJS preferred; Experience working with children, detained individuals, mentally ill individuals, or immigrant communities preferred; Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail a must; Ability to think creatively, help implement structures and programs, and take initiative; Interest in contributing to Esperanza’s overall mission of inspiring hope and advancing social justice for immigrants is required.

Additional info

Requisition ID: 1035

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