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Summary
In order to increase access to justice for people facing immigration court, ImmDef is currently hiring additional legal and administrative staff.
The Immigrant Defenders Law Center (“ImmDef”) is a next-generation, social justice law firm that provides high-quality representation and legal services to immigrants in Southern California. ImmDef was founded with the belief that no immigrant should be forced to go into court alone and our universal representation programs for children and adults are a first step towards that goal. Learn more about us at www.immdef.org.
Reporting to the Paralegal Coordinator, the Paralegal is primarily responsible for legal support for ImmDef Staff Attorneys and Managing Attorneys. The Paralegal is also responsible for providing case support for Legal Directors as needed.
Essential Functions
1. Provide case planning and development
2. Conduct legal research, fact gathering and retrieving information
3. Prepare declarations, draft and analyze legal documents and forms, and collect and manage data
4. Submit electronic and in-court filings
5. Fulfill records requests
6. Conduct client screening and intakes
Competencies
- Strong organizational skills;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving;
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under pressure required;
- Spanish language fluency required and will be tested at time of interview;
Required Education and Experience
- Must have a BA or paralegal certificate, and/or at least one to three years of experience as a support staff working under the supervision of an attorney;
- Experience working in a start-up non-profit and/or at a public interest law firm is helpful;
- Strong writing, research, and organizational skills required;
- Enthusiasm for working at a progressive, start-up organization
- Passion for social justice for immigrants required
- DACA Recipients encouraged to apply!
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience with deportation defense is a plus;
- Experience working with minors or persons suffering from mental competency issues is a plus;
- Experience with family, dependency and probate court is a plus;
- Demonstrated ability to work within a high-volume, busy law office is a plus;
Classification and Work Schedule
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with flexibility required based on the needs of the organization.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
***This job ad is for the Paralegal opening in the Downtown Los Angeles office. We have additional Paralegal openings in Riverside:
and Orange County:
Summary
In order to increase access to justice for people facing immigration court, ImmDef is currently hiring additional legal and administrative staff.
The Immigrant Defenders Law Center (“ImmDef”) is a next-generation, social justice…
Details at a glance
- On-site Location
- Full Time Schedule
Benefits
Holidays and Paid Time Off
- 13 paid holidays
- 1-Week paid winter break between Christmas and New Years
- 15 vacation days per year
- 15 Sick Days per year
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- ImmDef offers a number of health plans that are 100% paid plans for staff starting on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Additionally, we pay 75% of the premiums for select plans for immediate family members, including registered domestic partners.
FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- ImmDef offers FSA plans to help offset the costs of eligible health care expenses for you, your spouse, and your eligible dependents using pre-tax dollars
- We also offer Dependent Care FSA to pay for eligible dependent care services, such as preschool, summer day camp, before or after school programs, and child or adult daycare.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- ImmDef staff are eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plans immediately upon hire, contributing pre-tax dollars towards their retirement goals
- After six months on staff, ImmDef will match 100% of contributions up to 3%
- Funds are vested immediately!
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- As a 501(c)3, qualified ImmDef staff are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Parking and Travel Stipend
- ImmDef Staff commuting into our DTLA office are eligible for reimbursement of parking or public transit costs up to $90 per month.
Holidays and Paid Time Off
- 13 paid holidays
- 1-Week paid winter break between Christmas and New Years
- 15 vacation days per year
- 15 Sick Days per year
Health, Dental and Vision…
Level of Language Proficiency
Spanish proficiency is required and will be tested at time of interview.
Spanish proficiency is required and will be tested at time of interview.
Location
How to Apply
Please apply via this link:
https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=3339069
ImmDef believes in second chances. As an organization, we will rely on individualized assessments in the hiring of those with past criminal convictions. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for a position fighting for our immigrant communities!
Immigrant Defenders Law Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please apply via this link:
https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=3339069
ImmDef believes in second chances. As an organization, we will rely on…