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Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) · 2 days ago

Paralegal, New York, NY

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23/hr - $29/hr

1+ years exp

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children. They are seeking a Paralegal who will support legal services through various case support tasks, including client intakes, legal research, and preparation of immigration forms.

AdvocacyInformation TechnologyLegalSocial

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provides support to attorneys, including conducting legal research; fills out immigration benefits and other standard forms; drafts affidavits and basic motions; assists with hearing and interview preparation; maintains case files and data entry in the case management database; and other tasks as needed

Conducts client phone screenings, intake interviews, and know your rights presentations and draft intake memoranda

Provides support to pro bono attorneys during case placement and assists with administrative and planning tasks related to pro bono attorney training and mentoring

Serves as point of contact for clients, proactively ensuring that case files and case management system reflect current contact information and status updates on case developments and child’s wellbeing

Conducts regular check-ins with the child for direct representation cases, particularly in cases in which case adjudication is delayed; updates attorney and senior paralegal regarding new developments, as needed

Assists in case audit efforts for pro bono cases, ensuring that updates from pro bono attorneys regarding case status and child’s wellbeing are timely and accurately recorded

Conducts an initial assessment of case referrals received against case acceptance criteria and program priorities

Ensures appropriate processing and data entry for referrals and intakes

Liaises with Social Services Coordinators regarding social services needs and referrals; assists with social services projects depending on office needs; works collaboratively to achieve programmatic goals where legal services/social services intersect

Qualification

Legal researchImmigration forms preparationClient intake interviewsAt-risk youthMicrosoft Office SuiteFluent in SpanishMultitaskOrganizational skillsTime managementCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's or undergraduate degree with 1 year of relevant experience; or high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant experience

Must be fluent in English and Spanish (required for direct communication with the children we serve and their caregivers, the majority of whom are Spanish-speaking)

Minimum of one year of experience working with children, preferably at-risk youth, immigrants or refugee children

Minimum of one year of experience conducting legal intakes or interviewing children in a professional setting

Excellent organizational, time management skills, and attention to detail

Ability to travel (locally) as assigned

Ability to work within an office environment and have regular interaction via telephone, videoconference, IM, and email with KIND's team

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (such as Teams, Excel, etc.)

Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate

Ability to multitask and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance

Preferred

Experience working and communicating in a remote environment preferred but not required

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the three medical plan options, dental, and vision

Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care

Pre-tax transit and parking spending account

Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance

Company

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is the preeminent international nongovernmental organization devoted to the protection of unaccompanied and separated children.

Founded in 2008

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

501-1000 employees