Temporary Paralegal – Virginia Immigration

Ayuda•Fairfax, VA

55m•$56,000 - $68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ayuda is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing direct legal, social and language access services, education, and outreach to low-income immigrants in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Since 1973, Ayuda has provided critical services on a wide range of issues, in the process acquiring nationally recognized expertise in several fields including immigration law, language access, domestic violence and human trafficking. Ayuda has office locations in Washington, DC, Silver Spring, MD and Fairfax, VA. This position is for someone who believes in seeing communities where all immigrants succeed and thrive in the United States, in the overall success of Ayuda's organization and programs, in families being healthy and safe from harm, in all people having access to professional, honest, and ethical services regardless of ability to pay or status in this country, and in diversity and equality making the country better.

Requirements

Must be legally able to work in the United States and maintain proper work authorization throughout employment.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position presented in a general office environment.
Must pass (or have on file) an FBI background check and a Child Protective Services (CPS) check for each state you have lived in for the past 5 years.
Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong written and oral communication skills in both languages required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Proficient with Legal Server and Online Funder Platforms (UCORD, UCLS,etc).
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with immigrants strongly preferred.
Experience working with children strongly preferred.
Experience working with survivors of trauma a plus.
Availability to begin work as soon as possible (contingent on funder approval) preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to social, racial and economic justice.

Responsibilities

Support Ayuda’s Virginia Legal Team by conducting trauma-informed client intakes and screenings under attorney supervision to establish client eligibility for Ayuda services.
Assist attorney staff by providing case management assistance, communicating with clients, preparing, and organizing filings, tracking deadlines, and maintaining accurate and up to date data in the case management platforms.
Communicate and meet directly with clients to prepare immigration documentation including declarations, forms, and supporting evidence.
Provide front-desk coverage as needed when Ayuda’s intake specialist is out of the office.
Perform outreach activities to connect community members with the appropriate legal services.
Assist with grant reports and administration.
Other administrative/paralegal duties as assigned.

Benefits

Platinum-level medical insurance plan 100% employer-paid
Dental and vision insurance 100% employer paid
Long-term disability insurance 100% employer paid
Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid
Pre-tax 401(k) with Employer match on first 3% of salary
Vacation Days: 21 days per year until year 3, 27 per year in years 3-7 and 33 days per year after 7 years employment. Employees begin with 3 days of vacation leave.
New employees begin with 5 days of Health & Wellness (sick) leave and accrue an additional 5 hours per pay period plus emergency medical leave up to 12 weeks per year
12 weeks paid parental leave
24 days paid holidays and staff wellness days, including Winter Break, the last week of the year
Job-related professional development fees (including annual state bar dues and professional memberships)
Flexible work schedules
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Department of Education