Catholic Charities of Los Angeles · 1 day ago
Paralegal-Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project - Representation
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$22/hr - $26.70/hr
5+ years expEsperanza Immigrant Rights Project is a non-profit law firm providing legal representation to immigrants. They are seeking a full-time Paralegal to assist detained and non-detained immigrants in removal proceedings, providing legal and administrative support to attorneys.
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Responsibilities
Provide substantive legal and administrative support and assistance to attorneys engaged in direct representation
The person in this role 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, and state courts as needed
Additionally, the Paralegal will interview potential clients to assist attorneys in determining eligibility for immigration legal rights and benefits
The Paralegal will work with clients and their families to gather documents needed for representation and directs individuals whom Esperanza attorneys cannot assist to resources that could assist them
The Paralegal will provide support to attorneys in creating and properly maintaining client files and field phone calls from potential clients and their families
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field or at least 5 years of related experience
Proficiency in oral and written Spanish required
Passion for social justice for immigrants and vulnerable communities
Preferred
Paralegal certificate, prior work as a paralegal, or relevant paralegal-type coursework highly desirable
Experience working in a legal office, especially with immigration and/or criminal law preferred
Experience working with vulnerable client populations, such as with children, families, or clients with mental health issues preferred
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
Short- and Long-Term Disability
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
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles provides social services and supports people of all ages.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3MKey Investors
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
2022-05-23Grant· $3M
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