Paralegal Job Madison area,Wisconsin USA,Administrative/Clerical

Description

The heart of our mission is to demonstrate Christ's love and justice by caring in faith for the human family. We change lives by helping and employing people of all backgrounds.

Catholic Charities has an immediate opening for a part time (20 hours) Immigration Paralegal. The Immigration Paralegal will provide assistance in the preparation of immigration filings as well as legal research and writing.

This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that makes a real difference in the lives of others!

Starting pay is $21.15 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Short Term Disability (working 20+ hours)
Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance (working 20+ hours)
403(b) Retirement Plan (with 6% company match after 1 year)
PTO (working 20+ hours)
10 Holidays (working 20+ hours)
Employee Referral Programs

Principle Accountabilities

Prepare immigration applications and petitions for submission to various government agencies, including drafting forms and support letters, gathering supporting documentation and compiling exhibits.
Coordinate and communicate with clients in order to secure case documentation, including affidavits in support of humanitarian-based applications.
Update clients on case progress and track deadlines.
Provide coverage for the legal assistant on an as-needed basis for administrative tasks.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client information.

Qualifications

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English preferred; additional language skills are a plus.
Experience with general office and clerical skills working with Microsoft Office software, using a typical office phone system, copy machine, etc.
Ability to learn how to use legal case management software and familiarize oneself with data collection procedures.
Professional-level communication skills for engaging with clients, government agencies, and community partner organizations.
Detail-oriented with strong proof-reading skills.
Strong interest in providing immigration services to people from all around the world. Ability to relate to and converse with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds.