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Paralegal - Legal Support Specialist

1 month ago

New York, New York, United States KIND Full time
About KIND

KIND is a global leader 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 are seeking a Paralegal who will support our delivery of legal services through a range of case support tasks in coordination with our attorneys. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting client intakes, legal research, preparation of immigration forms, drafting affidavits, maintaining files and data, hearing preparation, social services referrals, and other related duties.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide support to attorneys, including conducting legal research, filling out immigration benefits and other standard forms, drafting affidavits and basic motions, and assisting with hearing and interview preparation.
  • Conduct client phone screenings, intake interviews, and know your rights presentations, and draft intake memoranda.
  • Support pro bono attorneys during case placement and assist with administrative and planning tasks related to pro bono attorney training and mentoring.
  • Serve as a point of contact for clients, ensuring that case files and case management system reflect current contact information and status updates on case developments and child's wellbeing.
  • Conduct regular check-ins with the child for direct representation cases, particularly in cases in which case adjudication is delayed, and update attorney and senior paralegal regarding new developments, as needed.
  • Assist in case audit efforts for pro bono cases, ensuring that updates from pro bono attorneys regarding case status and child's wellbeing are timely and accurately recorded.
  • Conduct an initial assessment of case referrals received against case acceptance criteria and program priorities.
  • Ensure appropriate processing and data entry for referrals and intakes.
  • Liaise with Social Services Coordinators regarding social services needs and referrals, and assist with social services projects depending on office needs.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's or undergraduate degree with 1 year of relevant experience, or high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Must be fluent in English and Spanish.
  • Minimum of one year 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 one year of experience conducting legal intakes or interviewing children in a professional setting.
  • Excellent organizational, time management skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to travel (locally) as assigned.
  • Ability to work within an office environment and have regular interaction via telephone, videoconference, IM, and email with KIND's team.
  • 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.