Paralegal-Immigration and Refugee Resettlement – IRR

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles’ Immigration and Refugee Resettlement Services Program (IRR) provides support and advocacy to vulnerable immigrants and refugees, helping them achieve self-sufficiency, family unity, and successful integration through exceptional legal and social services. The program serves the diverse populations of the Los Angeles area by supporting pathways to naturalization and facilitating family reunification. This position will oversee affirmative immigration matters from initial client consultation through final case resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or at least five (5) years of related experience.
Paralegal Certificate or a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a paralegal in immigration Law.
Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to take initiative and develop effective systems and programs required.
Commitment to social justice and advocacy for immigrant communities required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in affirmative immigration legal services within a nonprofit organization and/or law firm preferred.
Experience with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases strongly preferred.
Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed client interviews, assess eligibility for immigration relief in collaboration with attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives, develop case strategies, coordinate document collection, prepare legal filings, and proactively manage all aspects of the case to ensure timely, accurate, and successful completion.
Prepare, review, and coordinate the filing of complex family-based and humanitarian immigration applications and petitions, including VAWA (I-360), T Visas, U Visas, Adjustment of Status (I-485), Immediate Relative Petitions (I-130), DACA, Naturalization (N-400), Removal of Conditions (I-751), Waiver (I-601), Humanitarian and Advance Parole, Consular Processing, and responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and other government correspondence.
Maintain meticulous case documentation, ensure compliance with legal, organizational, and funding requirements, and uphold the highest standards of quality and accuracy.
Serve as a trusted liaison between clients, legal counsel, government agencies, and community partners by providing strategic case coordination, consistent communication, and exceptional client service throughout the representation.
Support the organization's legal services and community outreach initiatives while demonstrating sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and an unwavering commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, and excellence in client advocacy.