Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

JFCS Immigration Legal Services, a department within JFCS Pittsburgh, is seeking a bilingual Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is a full-time position with a hybrid work model, offering a collaborative work environment and diverse staff. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be culturally sensitive, with experience working in the legal field and with children.

Position Overview:

As a Legal Assistant/Paralegal at JFCS Immigration Legal Services, you will work directly with detained unaccompanied children to provide Know Your Rights presentations and preliminary legal intake screenings. This position requires travel to facilities in Western Pennsylvania and other locations within a few hours driving time.

Why Work at JFCS Immigration Legal Services:

Joining the team at JFCS Immigration Legal Services means making a direct impact on the lives of immigrants in the Greater Pittsburgh region. As a key member of the team, you will provide critical legal services to help children navigate our complicated immigration system and achieve their goals of remaining in the United States or returning to their country of origin.

About JFCS Pittsburgh:

At JFCS, we believe in finding purpose and value in our life's work. We are committed to providing high-quality services to the community and have been voted one of Pittsburgh's best places to work for over 10 years. Our employees are our top priority, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, flexible scheduling, sick and vacation time, and health insurance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide Know Your Rights presentations to unaccompanied children at detention facilities
- Conduct initial legal screenings and assist attorneys in determining relief options
- Act as a point of contact with shelter staff and maintain timely reporting and data management
- Assist children in completing forms, drafting affidavits, and preparing for court
- Maintain and update client immigration files
- Communicate professionally and appropriately with clients, staff, and government officials
- Participate in staff development and training opportunities
- Attend department meetings and other required meetings and trainings
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Cultural sensitivity and experience working with children
- Previous experience in the legal field is preferred
- Ability to travel to detention facilities within a few hours driving time
- Must be able to enter and submit timesheets in a timely manner

Apply now to join the team at JFCS Immigration Legal Services and make a difference in the lives of immigrants in Pittsburgh.

jfcs immigration legal services works holistically with all other departments in the agency to ensure that people who are struggling get the range of assistance they need. act as a point of contact with the shelter staff to arrange for scheduling and obtaining requisite information. apply for this position
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location

pittsburgh, pennsylvania (hybrid)

department

jfcs immigration legal services

employment type

full-time

minimum experience

entry-level

compensation

starting at 20

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