IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PARALEGAL
Central Islip, NY
office- Full time, Non-exempt position
Empire Justice Center, a highly respected, statewide
nonprofit law firm, is seeking an Immigrant Rights Paralegal to join our
team. This is an opportunity to join one
of the most effective organizations serving low income individuals and families
in New York State.
Empire Justice Center attracts and employs dedicated,
determined and passionate advocates who, together, make a significant impact on
the lives of low income New Yorkers. We
achieve our successes through direct legal representation and high impact
litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy, and by providing training
and technical assistance to other advocates who are working towards the same
goals. Our organization offers staff an exciting and dynamic
working environment and a strong commitment to teamwork, diversity, and
personal/professional development.
The Position:
The Immigrant Rights
Paralegal is a critical member of the Immigration practice group who will be
working on the Liberty Defense Project, a position funded position by New York
State. The primary function of the Immigrant Rights Paralegal is to assist and
support the Immigration Attorney/Project Manager in administrative oversight of
the project and in all aspects of direct representation in immigration law
matters to mostly Spanish speaking immigrants in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Primary responsibilities will include:
- Intake and client support
- Case support and document/data management
- Administrative tasks associated with the Immigration Attorney's
responsibilities
- Scheduling and follow up of client and related meetings
- Spanish/English interpretation as needed
- Provide direct representation, under attorney supervision, in immigration
transactional matters
Candidates for this position will possess:
- Board of
Immigration Appeals (BIA) accreditation, or willingness to pursue BIA
accreditation desired
- Ability to speak
and understand Spanish fluently is required
- Ability to
produce high quality written material, meet tight deadlines, and to work both
independently and as part of a team
- Strong
analytical and writing skills
- Experience
in interviewing and counseling clients desired
- A Bachelor's
Degree with at least two (2) years of direct client experience or Associates
Degree with no less than three (3) years of direct client experience
Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and based on the organization's
salary scale.
Empire Justice Center offers a generous benefits package,
including health insurance, pension and life insurance, vacation, holiday,
personal and sick time. We are an
organization that supports and encourages a work/life balance.
Empire Justice Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer and desires a diverse work force. People of color, women, persons with
disabilities, persons who are elderly, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Applications will be
accepted until 5/25/2018. If interested e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing
sample and three professional references to:
(no phone calls or hard copies please) Incomplete applications will not
be considered.
Rebecah
Corcoran
Human
Resources Manager
immigrationparalegalcentralislip@empirejustice.org
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