DOJ Accredited Representative / Immigration Paralegal

Job Duties: Works under the supervision of the Director of Legal Services. The paralegal contributes to the overall strategy for advancing the mission of the organization; handles a wide variety of immigration cases, including but not limited to family-based petitions, Citizenship Applications, Temporary Protected Status, and crime-based applications.

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Case Management:

Conducts in depth consultations and screenings with clients to assess their situation and needs
Prepare immigration applications for relief under the supervision of the Director of Legal Services
Investigate facts and law of case to determine causes of action/defenses and prepare case accordingly
Provide referrals to other service providers as needed
Manage cases in accordance with the case management policies of the Legal Department
Follow up with clients regarding client progress toward legal goals
Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate fully in their own legal process
Interpretation for clients at interviews with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)
Translate document as needed for clients
Drafting letters to clients and agencies
Assist with drafting and editing correspondence to clients and other documents
Assisting with financial matters including processing client invoices, accounts, and financial reports
Contributes to the recruiting, supervision, and oversight of student interns and volunteers

Workshops:

Conducts presentations and trainings to community and other organizations to promote the mission of the agency
Assists in organizing, coordinating and conducting immigration/citizenship workshops throughout the year in partnership with other organizations, schools and community groups in the metro area.

Outreach

Prepare marketing and outreach materials for the program
Participate in outside meetings, forums, weekend community fairs as needed and/or requested to promote the Legal program in the community.
Assist in distributing educational flyers and collaborate with other organizations and agencies to promote Legal events and our programs.

Record Keeping/Data Entry:

Maintain accurate and comprehensive clients’ case files and all internal case management logs
Ensures all cases worked on are inputted into Salesforce Database
Filing, managing paper files and electronic files

Professional Development:

Attends required trainings as determined by supervisor, contract, or agency,
Participate in legal trainings or in any other seminar that helps to grow as a professional and acquire or retain DOJ Accreditation
Actively seeks opportunities to attend trainings that help the individual improve their job performance and knowledge of the service they are providing.
Training can include in-house training and retreats

Agency Participation:

Participates in staff meetings, retreats, and events; participation in one organization committee;
Participates in department meetings
Cover front desk in accordance with the calendar.

Publicity & Marketing:

Assist with drafting and editing publications and other documents
Assist the Legal Director on media presence regarding Legal issues.
Assist the Legal Director for maintaining social media presence updating once month Legal information in our website and Facebook page.

Network & Coalitions:

Attend meetings to discuss policy issues affecting client population

Advocacy:

Develop and maintains relationships with individuals, organizations and government agencies within the immigration advocacy community nationally and legal community in the Washington, DC region
Participation in various coalition events, creating awareness of issues affecting the immigrant community.

Fundraising:

Assist with drafting and editing reports, grant proposals, and other documents
Assist Legal Director with fundraising activities for the program and agency.
Assists administration to identify and secure a donation from individuals.
Assists in ensuring contract requirements for all relevant contract obligations are met in a timely manner
Prospects for future fundraising and program development.
Assist with general fundraising efforts.

Other duties that pertain to CARECEN work may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications: Candidates should be bilingual/bicultural and possess a undergraduate-level degree or equivalent training and skills, including at least three years successful immigration experience, preferably with a non-profit agency. DOJ accreditation is required (Organization will ensure accreditation is done). Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to community service.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

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