Paralegal-Immigration and Refugee Resettlement – IRR

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES INC•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Immigration and Refugee Resettlement Services Program of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, established in 1955 and DOJ-accredited since 1971, provides support and advocacy to immigrants and refugees. The program aims to help vulnerable populations achieve self-sufficiency, family unity, and successful integration through legal and social services. They serve the diverse populations of the Los Angeles area by supporting naturalization pathways and facilitating family reunification.

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

Oversee affirmative immigration matters from initial client consultation through final case resolution.
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.