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About the Role
The Immigration Paralegal is an integral member of Her Justice's Immigration Practice, supporting the delivery of high-quality immigration legal services to survivors of intimate partner and gender-based violence. The role involves client intake and screening, case preparation, immigration filings, referrals, and administrative activities, while maintaining accurate case information and deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Conduct immigration intake interviews with prospective clients under attorney supervision.
- Assist with screening prospective clients for potential immigration relief.
- Communicate with clients regarding case-related information, documentation, appointments, and deadlines.
- Assist clients in gathering documents and information necessary for immigration applications.
- Provide information and appropriate referrals to individuals seeking assistance outside Her Justice's areas of practice.
- Maintain timely, professional, and trauma-informed communication with clients.
- Assist attorneys with the preparation and compilation of immigration applications, petitions, and supporting documentation.
- Provide limited direct assistance or representation on assigned immigration matters under attorney supervision.
- Assist with client follow-up and obtaining documentation necessary to advance immigration matters.
- Support requests for U Visa certifications, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) records, FBI records and fingerprints.
- Prepare case files and materials for attorney review and filing.
- Track case deadlines and support the timely preparation and filing of immigration applications.
- Maintain organized and complete electronic case files and documentation.
- Accurately enter and maintain client, case, service, and outcome information in case management software.
- Monitor assigned case-related tasks, deadlines, follow-up items, and document requests.
- Support attorneys in maintaining accurate and current case information.
- Assist with case opening, maintenance, and closing processes.
- Support the collection and maintenance of accurate program data for reporting and evaluation.
- Prepare cases and materials for immigration clinics and assist with clinic coordination.
- Manage or support incoming and outgoing immigration referrals.
- Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, coordinating, and supporting immigration interns and volunteers.
- Coordinate assignments and follow-up for legal assistants, interns, and volunteers.
- Serve as a resource to volunteers and interns on established procedures.
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, and other teams to support client services.
- Participate in Immigration Practice meetings, trainings, and case reviews.
- Assist with maintaining and improving practice procedures, templates, resources, and workflows.
- Identify administrative or operational issues and raise them with the appropriate team member.
- Support special projects and other Immigration Practice priorities as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, two-year legal studies degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
- At least two years of experience providing immigration legal services or comparable immigration case support.
- Fluency in Spanish sufficient to communicate effectively with clients regarding legal services and case-related matters.
- Strong organizational, project-management, and time-management skills, with demonstrated attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to interact sensitively and effectively with survivors of trauma and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and interest in immigrant rights, gender justice, and/or services for survivors of intimate partner violence.
- Proficiency with standard workplace technology and the ability to learn and effectively use case management and other organizational systems.
- Experience supporting U Visa, VAWA Self-Petition, adjustment of status, employment authorization, or other humanitarian immigration matters is preferred.
- Experience working in a nonprofit legal services, public interest, or similar client-services environment is preferred.
- Experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence, gender-based violence, or other forms of trauma is preferred.
- Experience coordinating or supporting interns, volunteers, or pro bono legal professionals is preferred.
- Experience using legal case management systems or databases is preferred.
- Fluency in an additional language commonly spoken by Her Justice clients is preferred.
Skills
- Client-Centered
- Trauma-Informed Communication
- Highly Organized
- Detail-Oriented
- Strong Communication
- Collaborative Team Member
- Accountable
- Self-Directed
- Spanish Fluency
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
Location
- New York City, NY
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Entry Level
- Mid Level
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Paralegal Certificate
- Two-Year Legal Studies Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 - $75,000
About the Company
- Her Justice is a nonprofit organization that advocates for and with women and gender diverse people living in poverty in New York City.
- We recruit and mentor volunteer lawyers to provide free legal help in the areas of immigration, family, and matrimonial law.
- Our clients are 100% living in poverty in the five boroughs of New York City.
- Since 1993, we’ve provided life-changing free legal help to over 45,000 women and children.
- Her Justice is committed to creating a more fair and functional civil justice system for New Yorkers.
Equal Opportunity
- HER JUSTICE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- HER JUSTICE does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law.
- Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.