Migration Counselor - 2003125

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York•New York, NY

5h•$31 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

The Migration Counselor provides paralegal support and immigration services under attorney supervision, including consultations, application assistance, and necessary follow-up services. The Migration Counselor also prepares and delivers presentations on various immigration issues with attorney review. This position is grant-funded and employment is contingent on continued funding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent professional training related to the position required.
Written and verbal Spanish language proficiency required
Comprehensive knowledge of software appropriate to the office environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with clients from different cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to travel throughout the Archdiocese.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in immigration law and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake interviews at various CCCS sites in the five boroughs of New York City and the seven counties of the Lower Hudson Valley, if needed (or remotely, in accordance with applicable agency protocols) under attorney supervision.
Participate in regularly rotating legal clinic events at various CCCS sites to provide support with initial consultations, limited scope application assistance, client declaration support, and other discrete case tasks.
Under attorney supervision, prepare, review, complete, submit, and follow-up on applications in routine types of immigration matters, including but not limited to: basic consultations, relative petitions, naturalization petitions, adjustment of status applications, employment authorization applications, and green card replacement applications.
Work with immigrant youth and non-citizens and provide assistance as they apply for humanitarian forms of relief including asylum, self-petitions for special immigrant juveniles and battered immigrant spouses and children, and U and T visa applications for victims of crimes or of human trafficking.
Support and assist attorneys in immigration and family court litigation matters.
Provide clerical support to attorneys and legal representatives.
Prepare for and conduct presentations, workshops and outreach events on various immigration issues throughout the Archdiocese of New York (or remotely, in accordance with applicable agency protocols).
Maintain and update physical and digital client files in accordance with agency policy and NYS ethics standards.
Maintain and report statistical data as required.
Other duties as assigned.