Bilingual Immigration Coordinator - Spanish Paralegal

HANAC, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

HANAC, Inc. is seeking a part-time Immigration Paralegal to support its team in providing vital legal services to immigrants. Located in Astoria, Queens, the role includes reviewing client issues, assisting in paperwork, and conducting workshops. Candidates must have an Associate's degree in Law or Paralegal Studies and be bilingual in English and Spanish to address the needs of our culturally diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Immigration Law Paralegal.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a culturally diverse population.
• Native or conversational Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing legal services and coordination of community events.
• Work with a case manager to complete immigration paperwork.
• Updating clients on progress and preparing them for interviews.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Communication

Writing

Record-keeping

Education

Associate’s degree in Law or Paralegal Studies

Job description

HANAC, Inc. – originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee – is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.

The ImmigrationParalegalworks as an integral part of a teamwith theimmigration attorney, Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) accredited representative, and support staff. The Immigration Paralegal will assistthestaff attorneyand theProgram Directorin providing legal services, education, and outreach, including coordination of community events, and working under attorney supervision to assist clientson Immigration law matters.The Paralegal willadhere to recognized ethical standards and rules of professional responsibility.S/He will help immigrants in different aspects of immigration law matterssuch as thoseinvolving obtaining relief through citizenship, political asylum, U Visas,Green Card renewal, DACA, etc.

Work Location: Astoria, Queens

Work Schedule:Monday through Thursday (1 PM to 5 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM, as required)

Pay rate:$28 per hour

**Bilingual English/Spanish Required.

Responsibilitiesand essential functionsinclude but are not limited to:

• Review client issues
• Identify the process to alleviate client issues
• Work with a case manager to complete required immigration paperwork
• Consult with staff attorney to overcome obstacles
• Provide workshop presentations
• Assist in the completion of various program requirements as needed.
• Obtaining visas and citizenships
• Updating clients on progress, answering their questions, or preparing paperwork
• Creating and maintaining a calendar to ensure the timely filing of petitions, applications, and extensions
• Drafting applications and petitions and coordinating the filing of applications and petitions
• Drafting, receiving and filing letters, affidavits, and other correspondence supporting applications and petitions
• Researching client documents (birth certificates, police records, marriage records, etc.) and helping clients obtain them
• Preparing clients for Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) interviews
• Serving as a liaison between the INS, the Department of Labor (DOL), and attorneys
• Associate’s degree in law or Paralegal Studies and family-based immigration law experience within the last five years.
• The candidate requires sensitivity in addressing the needs of a culturally diverse population and isbilingual in Spanish.
• The candidate must have excellent communication, writing, record-keeping, and follow-up skillsand have theability to conduct workshops.

What's your highest level of education completed?*

What languages do you speak fluently?*

Do you hold an Associate’s Degree in Law or Paralegal Studies?*

Are you able to work the required work schedules Monday through Thursday (1pm to 5pm and 4pm to 8pm, as required)?*

How many years of experience do you have working as an Immigration Law Paralegal?*

Please rate your skills and/or abilities with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). (1 - No experience, 2 - Beginner, 3 - Intermediate, 4 - Advanced, 5 - Expert)***

Are you bilingual English/Spanish with the ability to speak Spanish at a native or conversational level?*

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