Immigration Paralegal

Make the Road•New York, NY

53d•$61,808 - $66,113•Hybrid

About The Position

Make the Road New York (MRNY) is a growing organization dedicated to empowering immigrant and working-class communities through organizing, policy innovation, education, and services. With community centers across New York, MRNY addresses critical issues such as workplace justice, tenants' rights, immigrant rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, healthcare access, and immigration reform. The organization offers a range of bilingual services, including ESOL, citizenship preparation, youth programs, and a robust legal program providing representation in employment law, immigration law, housing, benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights. The Department of Legal and Support Services supports MRNY's organizing efforts through strategic litigation, policy support, and direct legal services to low-income immigrants. The legal team is integrated into all aspects of the organization's work.

Requirements

Eligible to work in the U.S
Bachelor’s degree
At least two-years of experience working in immigration legal services and willingness to seek DOJ accreditation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Interpersonal and organizational skills of the highest caliber
Experience working with MRNY’s membership and client base–immigrants, survivors of domestic violence, LGBTQ identifying individuals, and youth
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high intensity environment
Willingness to travel between borough offices
Availability for occasional evening and weekend work
Bilingual English/Spanish is mandatory
Have experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic work environment

Nice To Haves

Team Player
Empathetic Outlook
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving Ability
Analytical Thinking
Ability to work independently
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to do team work to support the organization as a whole

Responsibilities

Conducting intakes
Preparing immigration applications, affidavits, and other supporting documents under attorney supervision
Managing client and agency correspondence
Making appropriate referrals
Organizing and maintaining physical and electronic case files (data management in Salesforce)
Conducting Know Your Rights workshops internally with MRNY members and externally at partner organizations and community events
Filing documents electronically or in person in immigration and family courts
Oral advocacy in immigration court proceedings and USCIS interviews
Participating in MRNY staff meetings including Justice League and All Team Meetings
Providing additional attorney support as needed (including carrying own docket of cases as an accredited representative)
Attending ongoing trainings to develop further immigration substantive expertise to become or maintain DOJ Accreditation as well as to provide high-quality legal services to clients