Temporary ACILEP Paralegal

Position: Temporary ACILEP Paralegal

Reports to: Co-Directing Attorney

Assignment length: One year (with efforts to secure continued funding)

Bargaining Unit: No

FLSA: Non Exempt

Type: Full-time

Language Requirement: Spanish fluency required

Position Summary

ACILEP is a countywide rapid-response initiative anchored by Centro Legal de la Raza that provides

emergency legal support, community education, and verified reporting of ICE activity to help protect

immigrant communities from detention and deportation. The program operates a hotline and a

coordinated volunteer network to ensure timely, accurate responses to community reports and urgent

situations.

The ACILEP Paralegal will join ACILEP’s team and provide legal and administrative support for the

legal services of Centro. These range from emergency activation and legal representation before ICE and

other DHS subagencies following an arrest by immigration authorities, to advocacy and legal

representation on behalf of non-detained individuals at acute risk of arrest by ICE, to legal representation

of detained individuals before DHS, the immigration courts, and in federal court.

Primary Areas of Responsibilities:

The ACILEP Paralegal supports the administration and ongoing implementation of a countywide

rapid-response program serving immigrant communities. Core areas of responsibility include:

• Assist immigration practitioners in immigration legal representation and rapid response

deportation defense, including preparing legal documents for practitioners’ review, handling

administrative tasks on immigration legal cases; and maintaining accurate and complete client

records, both in case management database and physical and electronic client files;

• Work directly with detained as well as non-detained clients and community members to:

conduct initial legal intakes, complete necessary paperwork and document collection, develop

declarations and other evidence in support of their cases, maintain communication regarding

case status, and respond to client communications;

• Participate in and coordinate immigration legal clinics/workshops, in-person and on-line,

including group-based legal clinics in partnership with ACILEP partner organizations and

other community- and school-based partners; contribute to legal orientations and

know-your-rights presentations; engage in volunteer coordination and outreach;

• Assist community members directly, supporting with family preparedness and response plans,

as well as limited navigation of various services and systems, in the interest of delivering

holistic support;

• Provide Spanish-English interpretation and translation as needed; and
• Perform other special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The applicant must profoundly share Centro Legal’s mission and vision of racial, economic and social

justice. Qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent relevant experience in community response, program

coordination, or related fields;

• Language Requirement: English fluency required; Spanish, Cantonese, Mam, Farsi, or Mandarin

fluency a plus

• Excellent word-processing and computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word and

Excel as well as G-suite;

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to remain calm and focused under

pressure;

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication;
• Experience with data entry and database systems (Salesforce experience strongly preferred).
• Preferred:
• Experience in rapid response, volunteer management, crisis hotlines, or immigrant rights

programming.

• Training or experience in trauma-informed practices.
• Experience developing protocols, training tools, or community safety systems.
• Experience working with asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors, or

Indigenous-language speakers.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $29.90-34.42 per hour, commensurate with experience..

Benefits and Perks

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, long term

disability and life insurance.

• Centro Legal provides 100% employer-paid Kaiser medical coverage for employees, and 50%

coverage for dependents, spouses, and partners. Alternative plans through UnitedHealthcare and

Kaiser are also available at an additional premium cost.

• Additional Benefits include: Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, pet

insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan.

• PTO: Vacation: 0-1 year 16 days per year, 1-2 year 18 days per year, Over 2 years 23 days per

year, (1) paid wellness days per month, 12 sick days per year.

• Office Closure: 12 holidays + 8 work days, to include the period from December 24th through

January 1st

• 4 Day Workweek Pilot: during the pilot Centro’s operating hours are Monday - Thursday,

9am-5pm.

Note: Centro Legal de la Raza is currently engaged in collective bargaining. As such, certain benefits,

including medical and time-off policies, are subject to change based on ongoing negotiations.

COVID 19 Policy

Centro Legal requires all employees to comply with current state and local public health guidelines. Proof

of vaccination may be required, with accommodations for medical or religious reasons.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid working environment, including regular in-person attendance at events
• Prolonged periods of desk and computer work, frequent communication by phone, email, video,

and in person, with occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs such as files or office supplies.

• Standard business hours with occasional evenings required to support clinics, hearings, and

community events.

To Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are

encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Submit via email only: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) a list of

three professional references. Include “Temp ACILEP Paralegal” in the subject line. Please email

application materials directly to jobs@centrolegal.org

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

About Centro Legal de la Raza

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Centro Legal de la Raza (Centro Legal) is a

comprehensive legal services and advocacy organization protecting and advancing the rights of

immigrant, low-income, and Latino communities through bilingual representation, education, and

advocacy. We combine quality legal services with know-your-rights education, affirmative litigation, and

youth development, ensuring access to justice for thousands of individuals and families each year

throughout Northern and Central California.

For more information, visit our website: https://centrolegal.org/

Diversity Statement

Centro Legal’s mission includes advancing social, economic and racial justice. We are committed to

fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion within and ensuring a

workplace where all staff can flourish and grow professionally and well beyond. Our staff are the most

important part of our ability to achieve our mission. The collective sum of the individual differences, life

experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our

employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation,

sustainability and our organization’s success. Centro Legal is an equal employment opportunity employer

and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, pregnancy), gender, national

origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical

disability, military or veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, caregiver status, sexual

orientation, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, weight, height, linguistic

characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency where not substantially job-related),

citizenship status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, HIV/AIDs status, or

any other basis prohibited by law. Centro also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that an

individual has any of the characteristics of the protected classes listed above, and further prohibits

discrimination against an individual who is associated with a person who has, or is perceived

Benefits and Perks

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, long term

disability and life insurance.

• Centro Legal provides 100% employer-paid Kaiser medical coverage for employees, and 50%

coverage for dependents, spouses, and partners. Alternative plans through UnitedHealthcare and

Kaiser are also available at an additional premium cost.

• Additional Benefits include: Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, pet

insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan.

• PTO: Vacation: 0-1 year 16 days per year, 1-2 year 18 days per year, Over 2 years 23 days per

year, (1) paid wellness days per month, 12 sick days per year.

• Office Closure: 12 holidays + 8 work days, to include the period from December 24th through

January 1st

• 4 Day Workweek Pilot: during the pilot Centro’s operating hours are Monday - Thursday,

9am-5pm.

Note: Centro Legal de la Raza is currently engaged in collective bargaining. As such, certain benefits,

including medical and time-off policies, are subject to change based on ongoing negotiations.

Language Requirement: English fluency required; Spanish, Cantonese, Mam, Farsi, or Mandarin

fluency a plus