Legal Staff Paralegal in Brooklyn, NY

Public Interest

Brooklyn, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in Brooklyn, NY

Legal Staff

Max 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal - Immigration Law Project

Job Responsibilities:
- Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach using an anti-oppressive lens in interactions with clients.
- Coordinate and conduct in-depth intake interviews with clients to gather basic demographic information and assess eligibility for immigration relief.
- Draft legal documents and prepare petitions for submission under the supervision of attorneys for administrative applications.
- Provide support to project attorneys on complex immigration matters.
- Offer legal information, advocacy, and referrals to clients.
- Maintain data for project grants and assist in preparing grant reports for funders.
- Conduct presentations and training sessions for immigrant communities, community-based organizations, and law enforcement officials throughout New York City.
- Develop and maintain relationships with individuals, organizations, and government agencies within the immigration advocacy community nationally and the legal community in the New York region.
- Serve as an internal resource for organization staff by answering questions and making educational presentations.

Interacts with:
- Criminal Court
- Family Court
- Community Office Program Directors
- Senior Case Managers
- Victim Advocates
- Clients
- Funders
- Hearing Officers
- Assistant Attorneys
- Government Counsel
- Private Attorneys
- Attorneys from other not-for-profit organizations with related missions
- District Attorney’s office
- Family Justice Center
- Representatives from law schools
- Representatives from the Bar Association

Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required.
- Strong commitment to public service, particularly in working with immigrant populations and survivors of crime and abuse.
- Applicants should have community service experience and possess excellent organizational, oral, written, and analytical skills.
- Essential to have knowledge and understanding of immigration and refugee issues, dynamics of domestic violence, and cultural competency.
- Prior experience in immigration services or with crime victims and survivors of domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence is highly preferred.
- Candidates who are BIA Accredited Representatives or are willing to obtain certification are strongly preferred.

Salary Information:
- Hiring Range: - per hour
- Full-time Hours: 35 hours per week
- Full-time Benefits: Vacation time, paid sick time, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, company life insurance, medical/dependent care flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance program, commuter benefits program, gym reimbursement, parental leave, employee learning center

Additional Information:
- If hired, candidates must agree to abide by all of the organization’s rules and regulations, understanding that employment may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at the option of either the organization or the employee.
- AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants may need to provide their equipment and tools for remote work, such as a computer, internet service, and phone service. The organization will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist as needed and agreed upon in advance.
- Workplace discrimination is illegal, and applicants can view complete EEO law and complaint filing information through the provided link.