Senior Paralegal supporting legal operations with extensive experience in litigation and commercial transactions. Managing legal documents and offering oversight to multiple attorneys in a fast - paced environment.
About the role
- Paralegal supporting immigration legal services at Gay Men's Health Crisis Inc. Assisting legal staff in providing pro bono immigration legal services with a focus on the LGBTQI community.
Responsibilities
- Support the work of Legal Services by assisting legal staff in providing high quality pro bono immigration legal services.
- Assist with initial client interview to obtain relevant case information.
- Assist legal staff with determining case issues and planning case strategy.
- Investigate, compile and digest facts of the case: Arrange for outside interpreter if necessary.
- Locate, obtain, and preserve client documentation.
- Review and organize client documentation.
- Analyze and summarize all data.
- Research and analyze legal sources: Locate and summarize applicable statutory, regulatory and case law.
- Draft motions and legal memoranda for attorney review.
- Prepare appropriate forms regarding client matters before the Departments of Homeland Security, State and Justice.
- Draft correspondence to clients, courts, attorneys, etc.
- Coordinate with client to assemble documentation, complete questionnaires and forms, review case status, etc.
- Develop, maintain and administer tickler system, database, master dockets and calendars.
- Review file on a regular basis, consult with attorney and prepare regular status reports to client.
- Consult with attorney and/or DOJ Accredited Rep(s) to determine if client is eligible to naturalize.
- Assist client in obtaining necessary documentation for application.
- Prepare and file application with USCIS.
- Prepare client for interview.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Paralegal certification required
- Combination of education and experience in the field
- Prior internship, volunteer experience, or coursework related to immigration law or legal services.
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations, community-based service providers, or legal clinics serving vulnerable populations.
- Be open/accepting of people and their lifestyles and life situations.
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with clients and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Microsoft Office and Excel Proficiency
- Experience using electronic case management or client documentation systems such as Clio, TREAT, AWARDS, AIRS, eCOMPAS, or similar platforms.
Benefits
- Participation in the annual AIDS Walk New York event is mandatory for all GMHC staff.
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