Paralegal
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Job Description
The Immigration Legal Services (ILS) team at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Cleveland seeks a paralegal with compassion and perseverance to support our team in fighting for immigration justice for residents of Northeast Ohio. ILS is responsible for immigrant legal work within Catholic Charities Migration & Refugee Services division (MRS). This position is a great opportunity for a paralegal with immigration law experience to do deeply rewarding work providing legal help in the community helping create and benefit from a supportive work environment.
Catholic Charities isnt just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communitiesits a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need. At Catholic Charities we serve everyone regardless of belief or background and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.
About MRS and ILS
MRS was established over 75 years ago to resettle refugees throughout Northeast Ohio. The needs of the community have caused us to broaden our work over the years. We now provide a range of services to welcome refugees asylees and immigrants from around the world who have been forced to flee their homes in fear of persecution.
ILS is the legal team within MRS with professionals who provide legal help primarily in family-based and humanitarian immigration legal matters. We provide legal help in a wide range of immigration legal matters including family-based petitions; work authorizations; protection-based claims including asylum and protection under the Convention Against Torture; Visas for victims including victims of serious crimes victims of trafficking and victims of domestic violence; and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
What You Will Do:
- Drafting USCIS forms under attorney or DOJ accredited representative supervision;
- Drafting client affidavits;
- Assist clients in obtaining required evidence;
- Assist attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives in corresponding with clients and with government agencies;
- Basic legal research; and
- Administrative support to attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives.
Salary Range: $21-$26 based on experience
Employment Type
Full-Time
