Paralegal - Immigration Law Project, Brooklyn

Pay or shift range: $31.75 USD to $34.75 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Responsibilities:

• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients. Coach and guide staff in their client practice that reflects these approaches.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate and conducts in-depth intake interviews with clients to obtain basic demographic information and information relevant to a client’s possible eligibility for immigration relief;

• Drafts legal documents and prepares petitions for submission for administrative applications under supervision of attorneys;

• Provides support for project attorneys on a variety of complex immigration matters;

• Provides legal information, advocacy and referrals to clients;

• Maintains data for project grants, and helps prepare grant reports for funders;

• Conducts presentations and trainings to immigrant communities, community based organizations, and law enforcement officials, throughout New York City;

• Develops and maintains relationships with individuals, organizations and government agencies within the immigration advocacy community nationally and legal community in the New York region;

• Serves as an internal resource to Safe Horizon staff, answering questions and making educational presentations.

Interacts with:

• Criminal Court;

• Family Court;

• Community Office Program Directors;

• Senior Case Managers;

• Victim Advocates;

• Clients;

• Funders;

• Hearing Officers;

• Assistant U.S Attorneys;

• Government Counsel;

• Private Attorneys;

• Attorneys from other not for profit organizations, with related missions;

• District Attorney’s office;

• Family Justice Center;

• Representatives from law schools;

• Representatives from the Bar Association

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.

• A strong commitment to public service, dedicated to working with immigrant populations, and survivors of crime and abuse.

• Applicants should have community service experience, and possess excellent organizational, oral, written, and analytic skills.

• A knowledge and understanding of immigration and refugee issues, dynamics of domestic violence, and cultural competency is essential.

• Prior experience working in immigration services, and/or with crime victims and survivors of domestic and sexual and gender-based violence is highly preferred.

• Candidates who are BIA Accredited Representative or willing to obtain certification is strongly preferred.

Union Representation Notice

This position is represented by a labor union and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), as well as relevant Safe Horizon policies and procedures.

Per the CBA, employees in this position are not required to become members of the union as a condition of employment. However, employees who choose not to join the union remain covered by the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and may be subject to any lawful obligations outlined in the agreement.

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Technology Statement:

Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.Please follow this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing information:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

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Hiring Range: $31.75 - $34.75 per hourFull-time Hours: 35 Hours per weekFull-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Criminal Justice

Experience

Preferred

• Prior experience working in immigration services, and/or with crime victims and survivors of domestic and sexual and gender-based violence is highly preferred.

• A knowledge and understanding of immigration and refugee issues, dynamics of domestic violence, and cultural competency is essential.

• A strong commitment to public service, dedicated to working with immigrant populations, and survivors of crime and abuse.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.