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About the Role

The Senior Paralegal will play a critical role in contributing to a network of legal services across several regions of New York State, focusing on vulnerable immigrant populations and emerging legal services needs. This role supports the onboarding, training, and support of Legal Assistants and other staff, working closely with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage and/or support complex projects that expand clients’ access to legal services, such as organizing legal clinics, conducting trainings, creating resource materials, and implementing improved administrative workflows.
• Meet with clients in-person and remotely to assist them in completing pro se applications or motions for relief under attorney supervision.
• Address rapid response needs and support special projects related to changes in immigration law, policy, and practice.
• Perform thorough case management, including gathering, organizing, preparing, and managing the translation of client documents.
• Organize applications and legal documents for review and filing.
• Ensure clients consent to a limited scope of services and information sharing.
• Maintain consistency in client communication, document organization, and filing procedures.
• Contribute to the onboarding, training, and support of other support staff.
• Ensure data is tracked and reported accurately following internal protocols.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure support staff are entering accurate data.
• Communicate regularly with data management personnel for efficient and accurate tracking of legal services.
• Adhere to, and suggest policies and procedures to enhance data privacy.
• Respond to inquiries in a timely manner and adhere to submission deadlines.
• Comply with policies designed to prevent the unauthorized practice of law.
• Ensure clients receive ethically sound, trauma-informed legal services adhering to best practices.
• Work outside of regular business hours on occasion, including evenings and weekends.
• Occasionally move or carry materials weighing 50 pounds or less.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of immigration legal work experience under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
• Demonstrated commitment to the NYIC’s mission.
• Ability to collaborate with immigration attorneys and legal support staff.
• Adaptability to changing work environments, processes, and emerging needs.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Ability to strategize in a rapidly changing environment.
• Attention to detail in preparing applications and documents for immigration agencies.
• Excellent recordkeeping and communications skills.
• Ability to manage communications and inquiries, and gather required information and documents from program participants.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Skills

• Bilingual English- and Spanish-language speaker required.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and Asana is a plus.
• Experience liaising with elected officials, funders, or other high level contacts is an advantage.
• Interest in and/or knowledge of the NYIC, its members, or issues affecting immigrants in New York is an advantage.

Location

• New York City
• Long Island
• Capital Region
• Hudson Valley
• Western New York
• Finger Lakes
• New York State

Work Type

• Permanent
• Full Time
• Exempt
• Mostly on-site
• Remote 1 day per week

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree or post-secondary program strongly recommended.
• Recognition as a Department of Justice (DOJ) Partially or Fully Accredited Representative strongly recommended.
• Active NYS Notary Public license is an advantage.

Salary/Compensations

• $81,000/year

Benefits

• Full benefit plan
• Unlimited vacation time after 90 days of employment
• Paid sick time
• Commuter benefits
• Comprehensive retirement plan

About the Company

• The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State.
• We envision a New York State that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams.
• Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, and allies so all New Yorkers can thrive.
• We represent the collective interests of New York’s diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them.
• We advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups.
• We build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people’s lives, and to strengthen our state.
• Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship, sex, age, disability or marital status.