Bilingual SIJS Case Coordinator for Immigrant Youth

Project Rousseau; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer contribution to ICHRA (Health

Job summary

Project Rousseau seeks a Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Case Coordinator to provide paralegal and case management support for immigrant youth in New York. This on-site role is based in Manhattan and focuses on effective document management, filing, and collaboration with attorneys.

The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, trauma-informed drafting abilities, and bilingual translation capabilities (Spanish/French preferred) to assist in asylum and SIJS matters.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1 year paralegal or similar administrative experience.
• Preference for 2+ years in immigration law or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys handling vulnerable immigrant youth in NY Family Court and immigration matters.
• Assist with client intake, conduct interviews, and draft affidavits and declarations.
• Proofread and review legal documents for accuracy and professionalism.
• Develop and maintain organized case file systems and deadline tracking.
• Coordinate with clients, caregivers, and attorneys for timely filings and hearings.
• Provide translation and interpretation between English and Spanish and/or French.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish or French

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Project Rousseau seeks a Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Case Coordinator to provide paralegal and case management support for immigrant youth in New York. This on-site role is based in Manhattan and focuses on effective document management, filing, and collaboration with attorneys.

The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, trauma-informed drafting abilities, and bilingual translation capabilities (Spanish/French preferred) to assist in asylum and SIJS matters.