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About the Role

The Entry Immigration Paralegal supports the work of La Raza CRC’s four (4) immigration attorneys, including the Immigration Legal Director, on cases in areas such as Removal Defense, federal court filings, Asylum, Family Petitions, Naturalization, Temporary Protected Status, Green Card renewals, Employment Authorization, Adjustments of Status, and DACA renewals. This role provides administrative support and offers the opportunity to become accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice. The ideal candidate is bilingual (English/Spanish), a team player, detail-oriented, proactive, client-service oriented, organized, adaptable, and motivated to serve the immigrant community.

Responsibilities

Interview potential clients for consultation intake.
Organize, analyze, and prepare documents, forms, evidence, and declarations for affirmative applications and immigration court filings.
Conduct legal research and writing.
Manage program calendar: schedule client appointments, including reminders, update court hearings and other events.
Provide language interpretation at Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, and Asylum interviews; translate documents between English and Spanish.
Input client information into the case management system, ensuring all client information, case notes and follow up interactions are updated.
Maintain client confidentiality and sensitive information.
Collect, gather, and validate data and assist with preparing reports to support La Raza CRC leadership.
Support and participate in legal clinics and other community events, including (infrequently) on Saturdays.
Participate in policy advocacy campaigns and other community initiatives.
Provide administrative support to Immigration Legal team.
Manage calendars for attorneys, including scheduling appointments, meetings, court dates, and other organizational outreach events related to the legal team.
Answer phones, triage client calls to the appropriate paralegal or attorney, manage client correspondence, and screen communications.
Conduct initial client screenings and intakes.
Schedule attorney travel arrangements to court.
Maintain reporting spreadsheets and client data.
Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including review, preparation and internal distribution.
Act as key note taker for all legal team meetings, including summary and report back.
Prepare and file documents with courts and regulatory agencies, often via e-filing portals.
Ensure proper scans of pleadings are saved in client files.
Comply with best practices for non-profit immigration law practice, including legal ramifications, fee collection, maintenance of client files and data for reporting requirements.
Participate in regular peer review meetings and legal training.
Attend relevant meetings with collaborative partners and represent La Raza CRC and its interests in those meetings.
Create sign-in sheets, and manage RSVP lists and outreach invites for legal clinics for community members.
Perform all other duties as needed and/or as directed by their supervisor.

Requirements

A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.
A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester, or equivalent, units in law-related courses and that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.
A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject, a minimum of one year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks.
A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, a minimum of three years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks. This experience and training shall be completed no later than December 31, 2003.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent formal and informal education.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Client-service orientation
Organizational skills
Adaptability
Motivation to serve the immigrant community
Legal research
Legal writing
Case management system input
Client confidentiality
Data validation
Report preparation
Policy advocacy
Administrative support
Calendar management
Phone communication
Client screening
Intake procedures
Travel arrangements
Spreadsheet maintenance
Mail management
Note-taking
Document filing
E-filing
Document scanning
Legal best practices compliance
Peer review participation
Legal training participation
Meeting representation
RSVP management
Outreach invitation management

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Entry level

Education Level

Certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association
Certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester, or equivalent, units in law-related courses and that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education
Baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent formal and informal education
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma

Benefits

Employer-paid Health insurance, with Vision including employer-paid premium coverage for dependents.
Employer-paid Dental with Ortho, including 50% premium coverage for dependents.
Employer-paid Supplemental Vision, including 50% premium coverage for dependents.
403(b) retirement plan, with employer match up to 3% after 1 year of employment.
Daily Paid lunch hour = 35 hour work week.
Vacation: one (1) week per year increasing 50% every 2 years up to four (2) weeks.
Sick Leave Including paid family time
Holidays: 14 paid per year (includes birthday), plus additional organizational holidays and paid wellness days.
Paid Parental Leave (Per the San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance).
Professional Development Opportunities.
Qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

About the Company

La Raza Community Resource Center (La Raza CRC) is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Equal Opportunity

La Raza CRC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for any employee or applicant without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
La Raza CRC also provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@larazacrc.org.