Bilingual Immigrant Rights Paralegal
Bilingual Immigrant Rights Paralegal
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Job Description
Employment Status: FullTime
FLSA Status: NonExempt
Practice Group: Immigration Law
I. Organization Information
Empire Justice Center a diverse and highly respected statewide legal services organization seeks a Bilingual Immigrant Rights Paralegal for our Immigration Law practice group. This is an opportunity to join and grow in one of the most influential organizations serving marginalized lowincome individuals and families in New York State.
Empire Justice Center attracts and employs a diverse team of dedicated determined and passionate advocates who significantly impact the lives of lowincome New Yorkers. We succeed through direct legal representation highimpact litigation and legislative and administrative advocacy. As an organization we provide topnotch training and technical assistance to other advocates to ensure fairness and justice for New Yorkers. We thrive on our commitment to supporting justice for populations that have historically experienced high levels of oppression. These populations include racially diverse individuals and families experiencing poverty housing insecurity immigration issues and domestic violence. Additionally the organization advocates for people with disabilities members of the LGBTQ community and schoolage children facing discrimination and violations of their civil rights in schools.
Our offices in Rochester Albany Westchester County and Long Island offer staff an exciting dynamic inclusive working environment with a solid commitment to work/life balance teamwork diversity wellness and personal/professional development.
II. Position Summary
Empire Justice Center is pleased to announce an opening for a Bilingual Immigrant Rights Paralegal. This position will be a critical member of our growing Immigration Practice Group working on the Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant a position funded by the New York State Office of Victim Services. The primary function of the Bilingual Immigrant Rights Paralegal is to assist and support the Immigration Attorneys in administrative oversight of the project and all aspects of direct representation in immigration law matters for victims of crimes.
III. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Travel to and work in the Long Island Central Islip office four days a week is required to meet client and organizational needs.
o This position is eligible for a hybrid work request under the organizational policy.
Must demonstrate high comfort and commitment to working with disadvantaged clientele;
Schedule and followup of client and related meetings;
Provide case support and document and data management;
Maintain the highest standard of ethics and professionalism;
Arrange and schedule other language access services as appropriate;
Provide quality Spanish/English interpretation and translation as needed;
Develop a thorough understanding of the general requirements for grant reporting;
Timely completion of tasks and assignments while working in the office and hybrid;
Work well both independently and as a member of a team of attorneys paralegals and support staff;
Make appropriate referrals for crime victims seeking services not provided by Empire Justice Center;
Efficiently and accurately conduct administrative tasks associated with the Immigration Attorneys responsibilities;
Participate in immigration lawrelated training to understand fundamental immigration legal rights and remedies;
Complete all work accurately and timely meeting or exceeding the caseload target required by grant sources;
If the paralegal is Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited they will provide direct representation under attorney supervision in immigration matters;
Work with community groups conducting outreach on the availability of services and help to develop and distribute community education materials;
Work closely with your assigned supervisor and participate in regular supervision meetings work plan development and grant deliverable management;
Participate as requested in the overall Crime Victims Legal Network (CVLN) and ensure that all referrals from CVLN are handled promptly and appropriately;
Provide client support and advocacy with other related matters including but not limited to filing Office of Victim Services (OVS) Victim Compensation applications.
Actively participate in the overall VOCAfunded Immigration Practice Group team and the work of the overall Practice Group as assigned and otherwise be an active member of the organization.
Conduct intake for crime victims seeking legal assistance being prompt in returning client telephone calls or emails and tracking documents ensuring case management systems are appropriately utilized and individual case data is up to date on all clients.
Please note that all positions will supervise other practice group members if needed.
Due to limited resources all staff are expected to perform administrative and other supportrelated duties to serve our clients and fulfill our mission as a nonprofit legal services organization.
Other duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or to meet the organizations needs.
IV. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)
A background check is required to perform in this position.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience;
Experience in and commitment to working with diverse and impoverished clientele;
Exceptional recordkeeping and communication skills;
Bilingual (Spanish/English interpretation and translation) is required;
Ability to collaborate and work within a team;
Ability to manage immigration inquiries gether required information and inform clients of case profess;
Document drafting
TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If interested email a resume writing sample and contact information for three professional references (one supervisor required) who are aware of this application to Please include Bilingual Immigrant Rights Paralegal First/Last Name in the emails subject line. No phone calls or hard copies please. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If reasonable accommodations are needed please contact Mercedece Love Human Resources and Compliance Manager at Empire Justice Center is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Empire Justice Center ensures that persons with disabilities and/or communication barriers have reasonable accommodations.
Employment Type
Full-Time
