Paralegal

Full-time

No

##Paralegal

###Job Title: Paralegal

CARECEN is seeking to hire one full-time, bilingual paralegal to provide legal services within CARECEN’s Survivors of Violence Unit in the CARECEN Los Angeles Office.

###Classification & FLSA Status: Full time Non-Exempt

###Pay Range: - hourly, depending on experience

###Department: Legal Department Survivors of Violence Unit

###Reports to: Supervising Attorney

###Location: Telecommute currently offered, with transition to CARECEN’s Los Angeles office.

CARECEN is offering an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join their legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in conducting intakes for potential clients, completing applications for submission to USCIS, and providing clients with case updates. The Paralegal will also be expected to provide reception services, perform general clerical duties, and translate documents from Spanish-to-English (and vice versa).

###Required Skills/Qualifications:

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- Knowledge and Experience in VAWA and U visa or experience working with survivors of violence (preferred)
- Verbal and written fluency in Spanish and English languages required
- Excellent communication, interviewing, and writing skills required
- Sensitivity and desire to work with immigrant families including survivors of violence required
- Attention to detail and effective time management skills strongly preferred
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of clients and volunteers
- Demonstrated commitment to mission and goals of CARECEN

###Classification & Work Schedule:

The position is a full-time non-exempt (hourly) position. The normal workweek for this full-time non-exempt (hourly) position is 35 hours. The office hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm; Monday to Friday. The workdays are 7 hours long. The position is part of the bargaining unit represented by the union.

###Work Environment & Physical Demands:

This position operates in a professional office environment. The position requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Telecommute is currently offered, with transition to in person work at the CARECEN San Bernardino office.

###Travel Requirement:

Ability to travel to CARECEN offices, and other off-site locations as needed. Mileage reimbursement is available. Ability to drive with a valid CA license and a registered vehicle is preferred.

###Benefits:

CARECEN offers a generous health insurance package that has medical, vision, dental, life insurance and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Supplemental insurance and a 403(b) retirement savings plan are also available. Paid time off is also provided along with 11 paid holidays.

CARECEN is seeking a bilingual Paralegal to provide legal services within their Survivors of Violence Unit in the Los Angeles office. This is a full-time, non-exempt position offering a pay range of - hourly, depending on experience.

The successful candidate will be required to have experience in immigration law, knowledge and experience in VAWA and U visa or experience working with survivors of violence, verbal and written fluency in Spanish and English languages, excellent communication, interviewing, and writing skills, sensitivity and desire to work with immigrant families including survivors of violence, attention to detail and effective time management skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of clients and volunteers.

The position operates in a professional office environment and requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Telecommute is currently offered, with transition to in person work at the CARECEN San Bernardino office. The candidate must be able to travel to CARECEN offices, and other off-site locations as needed, and have the ability to drive with a valid CA license and a registered vehicle is preferred.

CARECEN offers a generous health insurance package that has medical, vision, dental, life insurance and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Supplemental insurance and a 403(b) retirement savings plan are also available. Paid time off is also provided along with 11 paid holidays.

Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to Albanydia Amezquita Verdugo at . Candidates are urged to be specific regarding level of Spanish proficiency. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants must apply directly. CARECEN will not consider applications through legal recruiting/staffing agencies. No inquiries or phone calls from applicants or legal recruiters please.

CARECEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, condition of physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation, in accordance with requirements of Federal and State laws.

Health insurance package that has medical, vision, dental, life insurance and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Supplemental insurance and a 403(b) retirement savings plan, Paid time off, 11 paid holidays

Spanish and English

Knowledge and Experience in VAWA and U visa or experience working with survivors of violence, Verbal and written fluency in Spanish and English languages, Excellent communication, interviewing, and writing skills, Attention to detail and effective time management skills

Email a cover letter, resume, and three references to Albanydia Amezquita Verdugo at

Qualification and Experience Experience in immigration law (preferred)

Legal