Senior Paralegal

2 days 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 champion a world in which every child's rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Paralegal to support our delivery of legal services through case preparation, legal research, and related tasks. The successful candidate will provide supervision to paralegal staff and interns, and oversee training and development of paralegal staff in collaboration with attorneys.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the overall programmatic function of the KIND office paralegal program, ensuring consistent, accurate, and timely file maintenance and data entry into our case management system.
  • Conduct legal research, complete immigration benefit forms, and draft affidavits and motions for immigration and state court proceedings in consultation with attorneys.
  • Supervise undergraduate interns and assist with training of legal interns, as needed.
  • Assist with the professional development of paralegal staff in collaboration with attorneys and the National Training and Technical Assistance Team.
  • Track and ensure referral and intake metrics achievement under grants and contracts in consultation with attorneys.
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.
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.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at [insert link], along with your resume and cover letter. KIND is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages individuals from historically underrepresented or underserved communities to apply.



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