Paralegal – Pro Bono Humanitarian Immigration

At a glance

Organisation:
Davis Polk & Wardwell

Type:
Full‑time

Location:

New York, US

Job posted: 16 January 2026

The Paralegal – Pro Bono Humanitarian Immigration is a vital member of Davis Polk’s growing team of professionals dedicated to providing pro bono legal services.

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Works directly with Pro Bono Counsel for Humanitarian Immigration to support all phases of Pro Bono humanitarian immigration matters from commencement through conclusion.

• Supports the administrative needs of the Pro Bono Humanitarian Immigration docket. Representative tasks include:

  • Monitoring and updating case calendars and case management systems.

  • Assisting with client meetings, interviews, or hearings.

  • Serving as the point of contact for pro bono clients.

  • Managing case correspondence.

  • Drafting and coordinating case‑related administrative documents and correspondence.

  • Drafting and coordinating firm presentations, or reports.

  • Managing online resource library.

  • Assisting with coordination and logistics of immigration clinics.

  • Coordinating internal support services including Word Processing, Copy Center, IT, Facilities, and Mailroom support.

  • Coordinating external support services including vendor requirements, interpreters/translators, client needs and logistics.

  • Providing other support to the administrative and organizational needs of the program.

• Under the supervision of Pro Bono Counsel for Humanitarian Immigration, provides support to case teams. Representative tasks may include:

  • Providing team administrative support – Coordinating meetings, communicating with pro bono clients, updating case tracker, coordinating vendors, formatting documents, preparing documents/forms, managing file database.

  • Providing filing support – Filing preparation, final production, online or in‑person submission and logistics.

• Highly motivated and conscientious with a sharp eye for detail.

• Exceptional organization, time management, and communication skills (both oral and written).

• Ability to maintain flexibility on constantly evolving procedures and issues.

• Careful proofreader.

• Experience with research, ideally researching country conditions to support immigration matters.

• Ability to think creatively or problem solve on logistical or technical issues.

• Strong interpersonal skills with attorneys and pro bono clients.

• Ability to thrive in a collegial and collaborative work environment.

• Strong tech skills: proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (complex editing and formatting); comfortable with mobile apps (Whats App and other messaging apps; translation apps, social media apps); ability to quickly learn new tech and new systems.

• Interest in immigration issues and a wide range of pro bono matters.

Education and/or Experience

• Four‑year college degree.

• Experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role preferred.

• Community based volunteer work and/or demonstrated commitment to public service.

• Demonstrated commitment to immigration issues preferred.

• Experience and familiarity with immigration forms and procedures preferred.

• Foreign‑language fluency preferred, Spanish speaking preferred.

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