An Experienced Immigration Paralegal/Immigration Pro-Bono Attorney Needed Part-time leading to Full-time

The ANSOB Center was opened 24 years ago with the mission to help refugees and immigrants adjust to life in the United States. Our comprehensive set of services is designed to assist individuals and families as they overcome the challenges of relocating to a new country.

The Ansob Center for refugees and immigrants is a Non-Profit organization serving refugees, asylees, and immigrants by offering Free ESL Classes , Free Citizenship Classes, and Free Immigration Legal Services including applying for citizenship , Green Card applications , Work Permit applications , DACA renewal , GC renewal , travel documents, and family based petitions .

We are looking for an EXPERIENCED Immigration Paralegal who is committed and reliable. The Immigration Paralegal will be responsible for supporting the Immigration Attorneys and the DOJ Accredited Representative in order to provide legal assistance and information to our clients .

The paralegal responsibilities will include the following tasks :

Schedule and conduct intake appointments and immigration screenings for clients who are seeking immigration legal assistance.

• Provide clients up-to-date information and guidance on immigration policy changes.
• Work with the Immigration Attorneys and DOJ Accredited representative to assist immigrants in becoming US Citizens or get other immigration benefits .
• Help clients in completing and gathering documents for various USICS applications
• Follow up with clients by phone, email, or mail about their interviews or any other USCIS correspondence .
• Perform administrative tasks including answering phones, faxing, photocopying, scanning, and mailing relevant documents and applications.
• Perform outreach activities for the program .

Position Days and Hours:

Preferred potential schedule would be :

Monday, Tuesday , Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 10 am to 5 pm

Flexibility in the schedule is preferred as this part time position might lead to a full time position based on funding and the candidate's performance.

Qualifications :

Strong interest in working with refugees and immigrants. Fluent in English or native speaker. Ability to speak a second language (Spanish) is desirable .

Bachelor’s Degree, with a minimum of one to two years experiences in immigration legal services required.

Broad knowledge of immigration law and procedures required.

Experience in Citizenship applications, Green Card Applications and family based petitions .

Other relevant degree and experience to be eligible to become accredited with the Department of Justice within six months of hire.

The Candidate must have strong computer skills and proficiency working with Microsoft Word and Excel as well as performing data entry tasks.

Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Detail oriented and respectful to all cultures and backgrounds .

Must be flexible and willing to help out when and where needed.

Minimum Age requirements: 20 years old

If interested , please email me your resume and a cover letter to :

Imanansob@gmail.com

Our hours are flexible as the Center is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm .

At least 20 hours a week would be needed .