Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project · 13 hours ago
Paralegal II
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23.55/hr - $27.88/hr
2+ years expEsperanza Immigrant Rights Project is a non-profit law firm providing legal representation to immigrant communities in Southern California. The Paralegal II will support attorneys with legal and administrative tasks, including preparing applications and gathering documents for immigration cases.
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Responsibilities
Provide substantive legal and administrative support and assistance to attorneys engaged in direct representation or community education
In representation, the Paralegal II will be responsible for preparing applications with clients and gathering and organizing supporting documents for submission to US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, or state courts as needed
Work with clients and their families to gather documents needed for representation and direct individuals whom Esperanza attorneys cannot assist to resources that could assist them
Provide support to attorneys in creating and properly maintaining client files and field phone calls from potential clients and their families
Conduct community education classes as needed
Interview potential clients to assist attorneys in determining eligibility for immigration legal rights and benefits
Take on additional responsibilities of preparing and conducting trainings; centralizing and updating internal resources; holding weekly office hours for paralegals
Provide general availability to answer administrative questions for paralegals; advocacy to management on paralegals’ behalf
Other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or at least 7 years of related experience
At least 2 years of experience as a paralegal in immigration law required
Experience preparing and filing requests for SIJS findings in state court required
Proficiency in oral and written second language required, per program needs
Experience working in a legal office, especially with immigration and/or criminal law required
Experience working with immigrant communities required
Preferred
Paralegal certificate or relevant paralegal-type coursework highly desirable
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
Vacation days – 12 days per year
Sick time – 10 days per year
13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office
Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event
Free Parking
Company
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project is a non-profit law firm that provides legal representation to immigrant communities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Weingart Foundation
2023-09-01Grant· $0.02M
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