Legal Aid Chicago · 14 hours ago
Paralegal - Immigrants & Workers' Rights (Immigration)
Chicago,IL,US
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$46K/yr - $51K/yr
0+ years expLegal Aid Chicago has been providing free civil legal assistance to individuals living in poverty for over 50 years. They are seeking a full-time paralegal for their Immigrants and Workers’ Rights Practice Group, specifically to assist with immigration-related cases by providing outreach, screening, and support for client applications for benefits with USCIS.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Interview clients and conduct initial fact gathering
Provide advice and referrals to individuals
Provide follow-up with clients about their cases
Input client data into agency database
Carry out work in a client-centered and trauma-informed manner
Participate in weekly team meetings to present new cases and discuss team development
Assist attorneys with administrative tasks
Work collaboratively with supervisory attorneys and staff attorneys
Maintain knowledge of the case acceptance criteria of IWR and other Legal Aid Chicago practice groups to facilitate appropriate internal referrals
Attend training and maintain up-to-date knowledge on relevant issues
Maintain case files and accurate case notes and timekeeping in electronic case management system
Track data related to grants and assist with grant reporting, as appropriate and applicable
Partner and collaborate with other Legal Aid Chicago staff, as well as staff from partner agencies
Maintain proficiency with equipment and technology necessary to perform the duties of the position
Other duties as determined by the Supervising Attorney or Director
Qualification
Required
Strong oral and written communication skills
Highly developed organizational skills
Great client counseling skills
Genuine desire to interact with clients
Collegial and demonstrate a commitment to and experience with our client communities and/or people living in poverty
Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations with clients, co-workers and the community we serve
Fluency in Spanish
Ability to work well under pressure, independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Experience with legal case software is a plus
Benefits
Bilingual Paralegals are eligible for an additional stipend
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employment
Time Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment
19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidays
Twelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment
403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment
$50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no cost
Access to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no cost
Monthly internet reimbursement
Legal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness program
Company
Legal Aid Chicago
Legal Aid Chicago provides free legal assistance in civil cases to people.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Katherine W. Shank
CEO and Executive Director
Mark Kennedy
Chief Financial Officer
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