Paralegal ILD
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 40509 - 50053
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About NIJC
The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) advances human rights and due process for immigrants refugees and asylum seekers through direct legal services impact litigation advocacy and public education. Headquartered in Chicago with offices in Washington DC Indiana and San Diego NIJCs team of 100 attorneys paralegals and professionals along with 2000 pro bono attorneys is at the forefront of immigration reform.
Job Summary:
The Paralegal provides general paralegal support for the ILD Legal Protection team. The paralegal conducts intake research case review documentation preparation and other related tasks to support general operations and the work of staff and pro bono attorneys. Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts intake as assigned.
- Conducts legal and factual research.
- Assesses cases to determine eligibility.
- Conducts interviews with clients and witnesses.
- Drafts applications affidavits letters and/or legal pleadings and prepares supporting documentation.
- Prepares materials for submission to the Department of Homeland Security Immigration Court or other entities as appropriate.
- Reviews analyzes and presents cases to supervisor.
- Tracks individual cases and outcomes
- Remains current on immigration law policies and procedures.
- Maintains complete thorough accurate and current records in an organized fashion in accordance with legal standards rules and ethics.
- Ensures the accuracy substance and timeliness of statistical and narrative reports projects schedules and other relevant work products.
- In accord with organizational policies and the ethical standards required of the legal profession the Code of Professional Responsibility preserves client confidentiality accounts for client moniesand avoids conflicts of interest.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelors degree with demonstrated experience working with immigrants refugees and/or asylum seekers. At least one year of experience working with these populations preferred.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is . Ability to communicate articulately with internal and external audiences.
- Strong writing editing organizational and computer skills . Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and perform well under strict deadlines.
How to Apply
Please Include:
- Your resume
- A compelling cover letter including the following:
- Why you are interested in this specific role and in working for NIJC
- How your unique skills and experience will enable you to make a significant impact on our team and help us achieve our mission.
- A specific brief example of a project or accomplishment from your past that best demonstrates your relevant qualifications.
Physical Abilities Statement
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- The person in this position occasionally needs to move about the inside of the office to access filing cabinets office machinery etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a copy machine.
It is the policy of NIJC not to discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of age color sex disability national origin race religion or veteran status.
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By submitting your application you acknowledge and consent to undergo a comprehensive background check as part of the employment process. This background check will be conducted in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
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
Indiana and Chicago immigration lawyers provide legal aid for immigrants and asylum seekers, fight for fair immigration reform and an end to inhumane immigration detention.
