Immigration Paralegal: Advocate Americans

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30 to 40 Hours Full-Time 275 West Broadway, South Boston, MA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $30.85 To $43.19 Hourly

About Us

Catholic Charities Boston is a leading provider of comprehensive emergency assistance and long-term economic empowerment for families and individuals. Rooted in a faith mission, we welcome people regardless of faith and circumstance. We address key issues facing our communities, providing food, shelter, resources, affordable childcare, and advocacy while creating pathways to job and housing security. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty by helping individuals and families overcome immediate crises and build sustainable futures.

Paralegal, Immigration Legal Services serves immigrant and refugee families and individuals who are arriving to Massachusetts. Paralegals work under the supervision of seasoned immigration attorneys whorepresentindividuals with a wide range of humanitarian andfamily-based immigration case matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a caseload of 35-50 clients undersupervisionof attorney.
• Provide legal guidance to clients with attorney supervision.
• Meet with clients to conduct intake, prepare applications or petitions, and collect evidence or supporting documentation.
• File required paperwork with USCIS and/or State Department once an attorney has reviewed and approved the application.
• Conduct legal research as relevant or requested by attorneys.
• Provide support to attorney(s) oncomplex cases.
• Adhere to internal case management policies and procedures.
• Stay abreast of changes in immigration law, executive orders, policydirectivesand related issues affecting clients.
• Perform administrative tasks,maintain complete andaccurateclient records, keep detailed case notes, andutilizeprogram management software (Law Logix/Edge).
• Track and prepare case statistics, client stories, and other program-related data as requested by supervisor.
• Participate in community outreach and education activities including immigration group processing workshops.
• Work is performed in an office setting with prolonged periods of sitting and frequent use of computers and other standard office equipment.
• Local travel as needed to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with 3-5 years relevant experience required. Education or professional work experience earned outside of the U.S. may be considered.
• Minimum 1-2 experience of working with immigrant or refugee populations.
• Consular processing experience.
• Sensitivity in working with survivors of abuse, trauma,violenceor war is required. Experience with providing trauma-informed care and services is preferred.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and responsiveness, commitment to racial justice and equity, and ability to work effectively inmulticulturaland multilingual workplace with diverse client population required.
• Strong writing,proofreading and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent administrative, data collection,keyboarding and computer skills with keen attention to detail required.
• Highproficiencywith useof technology including MS Office, e-learning and webinars, databasesystemsand virtual meeting tools.
• Ability toestablishand maintain a positive and professional relationship with co-workers,clients and community.
• Access to reliablevehicleor public transportation for work travel is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in English, Haitian Creole, Spanish or Vietnamese

Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off (benefits may vary based on position and scheduled hours).

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The base pay range reflects what Catholic Charities reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation in this range may be determined based on other factors, including but not limited to work experience, education and specialty training.