Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 3 weeks ago
Paralegal - Immigration Impact Unit
United States-Massachusetts-Malden-6 Pleasant St Ste 417
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking paralegals for the Immigration Impact Unit under the Committee for Public Counsel Services. The role involves supporting staff attorneys in the direct representation of individuals in removal proceedings, ensuring clients receive comprehensive legal assistance.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Preparing and reviewing immigration forms with clients
Collecting and organizing necessary supporting documents from clients and family
Drafting affidavits with clients, friends, and family for use in immigration proceedings
Assisting in client communication and correspondence, attending client visits in detention centers
Gathering, organizing and analyzing information and legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
Conducting legal and country conditions research as requested by attorneys
Monitoring case progress
Assisting in data collection for grant reporting purposes; and
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate
Access to reliable transportation in order to travel to locations that are not easily accessible by public transportation
Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely
Commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low-income population
Experience interviewing clients and evaluating relevant information from clients and families
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under pressure
Detailed oriented and able to work on multiple projects (clients) under tight deadlines
Strong organizational skills
Ability to organize and prioritize caseloads, calendars and work assignments
Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships
Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect
Preferred
Knowledge of and/or experience in immigration law
Proficiency in language(s) other than English
Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.84MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M
Leadership Team
David J. Kelly
CEO/President
Mary-Louise White
CEO
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