The Immigration Impact Unit of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency of Massachusetts, is seeking paralegals to work as part of the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative (MACI). Under the direction of the Supervising Attorneys, the paralegals will support MACI Staff Attorneys and Supervising Attorneys in their direct representation of individuals in removal proceedings. We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We zealously advocate for the rights of individuals and promote just public policy to protect the rights of all. The Immigration Impact Unit is seeking paralegals to work as part of the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative (MACI). Under the direction of the Supervising Attorneys, the paralegals will support MACI staff attorneys and supervising attorneys in their direct representation of individuals in removal proceedings. Paralegals will support both detained and non-detained clients in removal and bond proceedings before the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, related proceedings before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS") and, when appropriate, in Federal Court. Please note, these positions are contingent on grant-funding from the Governor’s Office for Immigrant and Refugees. Funding for this position is only guaranteed for the duration of the grant period. While it is anticipated that additional funding may be awarded, that is not guaranteed.