Paralegal, Immigrants' Rights Project
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Paralegal in the Immigrants Rights Project of the ACLUs National office in San Francisco. This is ahybrid rolethat has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight(8) days per month.
The Immigrants Rights Project is a national project of the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation with offices in New York and California. Using targeted impact litigation advocacy and public outreach the Project carries on the ACLUs historic commitment to protecting the civil rights and civil liberties of state and federal trial and appellate courts including the Supreme Court the Project conducts the nations largest impact litigation program dedicated to defending and expanding the rights of immigrants enforcing the guarantees of the Constitution and achieving equal justice under the law. It works with the English and non-English language media immigrant advocacy organizations and ACLU affiliates around the country to empower immigrant communities through presentations about their rights and about current and proposed immigration laws.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
WHAT YOULL DO
Reporting to the Deputy Director the Paralegal will be responsible for a providing litigation and administrative support to the Immigrants Rights Project. This includes but is not limited to preparing litigation documents for filing responding to legal assistance inquires and maintaining files and records.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
- Produce and file pleadings in federal courts (from district court through Supreme Court level) and occasionally state courts around the United States
- Manage and coordinate databases case files correspondence files etc
- Handle general administrative duties including processing invoices tracking expenses and case costs preparing expense reports assisting with travel arrangements and ordering supplies
- Research and analyze court rules relevant litigation and factual issues where appropriate
- Serve as liaison with co-counsel and clients
- Respond to intake calls emails and letters from individuals seeking assistance
- Occasionally draft materials for dissemination to the public or IRP supporters
- Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned by IRP leadership and attorneys
FUTURE ACLUERS WILL
- Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
- Center and embed the principles of equity inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
- Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
WHAT YOULL BRING
- Must take initiative be highly organized and detail-oriented and possess strong interpersonal and time-management skills
- Excellent research writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team while maintaining a high level of efficiency and professionalism
- Bachelors degree or a year of related administrative experience preferred
- Experience providing administrative support and/or project management preferred
- Fluency in Spanish and other relevant foreign languages (written and spoken) is preferred but not required
COMPENSATION
For over 100 years the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether its ending mass incarceration achieving full equality for the LGBTQ community establishing new privacy protections for our digital age or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.
We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work but to their overall well-being.
At the ACLU we offer a broad range of benefits which include:
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical dental and vision coverage parental leave gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds internal professional development programs and workshops
OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Accessibility equity diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty equality and justice for all. For us diversity equity accessibility and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth humility and grace transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression anti-ableism and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether were in the courts or in the office we believe We the People means all of us.
With this commitment in mind we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin marital status citizenship disability veteran status and record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online please email. If you are selected for an interview you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Proofreading
- Google Docs
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Research Experience
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Writing Skills
About Company
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
