Bilingual Immigration Paralegal — Community Help Desk

National Immigrant Justice Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

National Immigrant Justice Center in Chicago seeks a Paralegal I to support intake, research, and documentation for immigrant-related cases. You will coordinate with senior attorneys and pro bono staff to prepare filings and ensure timely submissions, while maintaining meticulous case records in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and Spanish fluency to communicate with clients. Strong writing and organizational skills are essential, and familiarity with case

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; at least one year working with immigrants, refugees, or asylum seekers preferred.
• Regular communication with clients in Spanish; Spanish fluency required.
• Strong writing, editing, organizational and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake, as assigned.
• Conducts legal and factual research.
• Assesses cases to determine eligibility.
• Interviews with clients and witnesses.
• Drafts applications, affidavits, letters and/or legal pleadings and prepares supporting documentation.
• Prepares materials for submission to DHS, Immigration Court, or other entities as appropriate.
• Maintains complete, thorough, accurate, and current records in accordance with legal standards.
• Ensures accuracy, substance, and timeliness of statistical and narrative reports, projects, schedules, and other relevant work products.
• In accordance with organizational policies and the ethical standards required of the legal profession, the Code of Professional Responsibility preserves client confidentiality, accounts for client monies, and avoids conflicts of interest.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Writing skills

Editing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

LegalServer

SharePoint

Job description

National Immigrant Justice Center in Chicago seeks a Paralegal I to support intake, research, and documentation for immigrant-related cases. You will coordinate with senior attorneys and pro bono staff to prepare filings and ensure timely submissions, while maintaining meticulous case records in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and Spanish fluency to communicate with clients. Strong writing and organizational skills are essential, and familiarity with case