Paralegal

This role will support the agency attorney and DOJ Accredited Representatives who provide

legal services to a largely Spanish-speaking immigrant client population and support

management with preparation of data for grant/agency reporting purposes. The paralegal will

report directly to the Immigration Team Manager.

and Hanover Park. The mission of Centro de Información is to empower the Latino and

immigrant community to integrate effectively. Centro provides immigration and naturalization

services, employment aid, an emergency food pantry, educational seminars, public benefits

outreach and advocacy, and more. Centro has been serving in the community since 1972 and

serves over 7,000 clients each year.

Centro de Información is an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

As part of the DOJ’s Recognition and Accreditation Program, Centro may provide certain immigration legal services through its accredited representatives.

All office locations are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position

requires occasional participation in community events, which may take place during weekday

Elgin office address is 1885 Lin Lor Ln., Elgin, IL 60123

Carpentersville office address is 3036 Wakefield Dr., Carpentersville, IL 60110

Hanover Park office address is 6900 Barrington Rd, Hanover Park, IL 60133

• Assist authorized legal representatives with legal research and document preparation of immigration forms.
• Communicate with clients regarding documents required for applications, confirming appointments and more.
• Provide administrative support to agency management with accurate, confidential data entry and reports required for agency and/or grant programs.
• Maintain and organize legal files and documents.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents.
• Utilize legal software such as Law Logix, Immigrant Pro, and Salesforce.
• Assist with translation and interpretation as necessary.
• Participate in training on immigration law as necessary, and complete any mandatory trainings within the first six months of employment.
• Participate in Centro staff meetings, fundraising events, and outreach activities to increase awareness of agency services.
• Assume other administrative duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of legal administrative procedures.
• Familiarity with immigration law.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research using various resources.
• Spanish and English fluency required.
• Translation experience preferred.
• Strong writing and speaking skills in both Spanish and English.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to function independently and within a team environment.
• Knowledge of the Latino immigration experience

• Hours - 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Some legal clinic support and project duties may require some evening and/or Saturday hours.
• Locations:
  This is an in-person position at our main office location.
• PTO (Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time)
• Options for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

• $22.00 - $24.70 per hour, depending on experience and education.