Senior Paralegal
4 weeks ago
KIND is a leading organization in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Our mission is to ensure that every child's rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety. We achieve this through a range of programs and services, including legal representation, social services, and advocacy.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Paralegal to support our delivery of legal services to children in need. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the overall programmatic function of our paralegal program, including onboarding, training, and supervising paralegals. They will also conduct legal research, complete immigration benefit forms, and draft affidavits and motions for immigration and state court proceedings in consultation with attorneys.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee the overall programmatic function of the KIND office paralegal program
• Conduct legal research, complete immigration benefit forms, and draft affidavits and motions for immigration and state court proceedings in consultation with attorneys
• Ensure consistent, accurate, and timely file maintenance and data entry into our case management system
• Assist in clients' preparation for hearings and adjudicatory interviews
• Supervise undergraduate interns, as needed, and assist with training of legal interns, as needed
• Assist with the professional development of paralegals and other staff in collaboration with attorneys, and in consultation with KIND's National Training and Technical Assistance Team
• Track and ensure referral and intake metrics achievement under grants and contracts in consultation with attorneys
• Supervise paralegals in the consistent and quality provision of intake interviews, phone screenings, intake memos, and presentation of cases to attorneys; conduct intakes and phone screenings as needed
• Assist with pro bono training, including non-attorney pro bono team members, through the preparation of training materials, provision of discrete training on topics such as translation, and other related tasks
• Assess cases for social service needs and assist with social services referrals; liaise with Social Services Coordinators to achieve programmatic goals where legal services/social services intersect
• For direct representation cases, perform ordinary functions of an accredited representative including conducting client interviews; appears before immigration agencies; and drafts and files applications for benefits. Serve as point of contact for clients, proactively ensuring that case files and case management system reflect current contact information, case developments, and updates on child's wellbeing and service needs; ensures regular check-ins with the child are conducted in consultation with attorney, particularly in cases in which case adjudication is delayed due to retrogression or otherwise; and keeps counsel apprised of updates and issues needing follow-up
• For pro bono cases, assists in case audit efforts, and ensure that updates from pro bono team regarding legal case and child's wellbeing are timely recorded in case management system; assists in targeted pro bono team support including provision of relevant samples, and guidance and training resources
Requirements
• Bachelor's or undergraduate degree with 1 year of relevant experience; or high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working with children, preferably at-risk youth, immigrants or refugee children, and/or working with vulnerable populations, survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in humanitarian-based immigration work, including conducting legal intakes, assessing legal claims, and assisting attorneys on legal applications to obtain immigration benefits
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in working independently on projects and/or programs, demonstrating initiative and willingness to learn and contribute thought leadership and innovative strategies to the work
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with detained populations or youth in diverse institutional settings
• Minimum of 1 year experience with preparing and delivering presentations on legal and know-your-rights information to immigrant audiences, preferably families and children
• Proven ability to supervise or coach and guide others on programs and/or projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, and attention to detail
• Strong cultural competency and cross-cultural communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites (such as Teams, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate as appropriate
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and communication styles
• Committed to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as embracing transparency and authenticity in daily work life
• Be disciplined and nimble to ensure delivery on our core mission of access to justice and protection of children's wellbeing and rights
• Showing the ability to multi-task and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance
• Experience working and communicating in a remote environment
Benefits
KIND offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, and employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. We also prioritize wellness for our employees through mindfulness and wellness trainings, wellness platforms, employee assistance and resilience programs, time away and office wellness activities. For more information, please visit our website.
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