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$46k–$53k
Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 4d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The paralegal provides support to the Immigrant Legal Defense team by conducting client intakes, legal research, and case assessments. They are also responsible for drafting legal documents, preparing materials for immigration proceedings, and translating for staff and clients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess fluent Spanish language skills to communicate effectively with clients. At least one year of experience working with immigrants, refugees, or asylum seekers is preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft 365 and case management software.
Full job description
About NIJC
The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) advances human rights and due process for immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers through direct legal services, impact litigation, advocacy, and public education. Headquartered in Chicago with offices in Washington, DC, Indiana, and San Diego, NIJC's team of more than 160 attorneys, paralegals, and professionals, along with 2,000 pro bono attorneys, is at the forefront of immigration reform.
Job Summary:
The Paralegal will be based in Chicago and provides general paralegal support for the Immigrant Legal Defense team. The paralegal conducts intake, research, case review, documentation preparation, and other related tasks to support general operations and the work of staff. This position requires Spanish fluency, to conduct client intakes, support community outreach, and communicate with Spanish-speaking clients at NIJC's Chicago Office and off-site locations.Individual accountability and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives.
Prepares materials for submission to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration Court, or other entities as appropriate.
Reviews, analyzes, and presents cases to supervisor.
Tracks individual cases and outcomes
Interprets and translates for department and other Organization staff as needed, including at USCIS and ICE interviews and appointments.
Represents NIJC at clinics and events with stakeholders, including pro bono partners. Remains current on immigration law, policies, and procedures.
Maintains complete, thorough, accurate, and current records in an organized fashion in accordance with legal standards, rules, and ethics.
Ensures the accuracy, substance, and timeliness of statistical and narrative reports, projects, schedules, and other relevant work products.
In accordance with organizational policies and the ethical standards required of the legal profession, the Code of Professional Responsibility preserves client confidentiality, accounts for client monies, and avoids conflicts of interest.
Other duties may be assigned.
Skills and Competencies:
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintainaccurate case records and client files.
Effective and compassionate communication skills when working with clients, colleagues, attorneys, and external partners.
Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn, immigration processes and case-management practices.
Ability to conduct legal research and analysis to support case preparation and attorney review.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree with demonstrated experience working with immigrants, refugees, and/or asylum seekers. At least one year of experience working with these populations is preferred.
This position requires regular communication with clients in Spanish. Candidates must be fluent in spoken and written Spanish.
Strong writing, editing, organizational, and computer skills required. Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and perform well under strict deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Familiarity with LegalServer or a comparable case management system.
How to Apply
Please Include:
Your resume
A brief cover letter that highlights your interest in this role, why the work resonates with you, and any experience that connects to NIJC's mission and the responsibilities of the position.
Physical Abilities Statement
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
The person in this position occasionally needs to move about the inside of the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine.
It is the policy of NIJC not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Human rights org providing legal services to & advocating for immigrants through policy reform, litigation & education.
Industry
Legal Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1984
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
24,260
The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) is a non-partisan human rights leader. Known widely for its expertise in immigration law and direct legal services, NIJC protects individuals and advocates for policy reform. NIJC is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices in Goshen and Indianapolis, Indiana; San Diego; and Washington, D.C.
Commenting Policy:
This is a page for pro-migrant supporters, and we encourage open discussion and invite you to share your opinion on our issues. However, we reserve the right to delete posts containing any of the following elements:
- profanity
- misinformation
- spam / off-topic
- personal attacks
- promoting violence
- promoting illegal or questionable activities
- promoting hate
- disparaging in tone, disrespectful, or deliberately provocative
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to connecting with each of you to defend human rights for immigrants.
Offices: 111 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Illinois 60604, US · 110 E. Washington St., Goshen, Indiana 46528, US · Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., US · Indianapolis, IN, US · San Diego, CA, US
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