Immigration Paralegal

New York Legal Assistance Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,500 - 67,741; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Commuter benefits

Medical FSA

Job summary

New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) – LegalHealth division is seeking a paralegal dedicated to immigrant rights. The role supports supervising attorneys at a large Medical-Legal Partnership, performing client intakes and assisting with asylum, family petitions, and other affirmative filings.

You will translate as needed, collaborate with hospital partners, and maintain a presence at the NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue clinic up to three days per week, reporting to an attorney supervisor.

Qualifications

• 2-year or 4-year college degree or 2 years immigration work experience.
• Ability to work independently, with a team, and directly with clients.
• Capacity to handle a high case volume and interact with a diverse client population sensitively and professionally.
• Excellent analytical skills to determine whether potential clients have relevant legal issues.
• French language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct client intakes for immigrant patients referred through the Primary Care Human Rights Clinic at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue.
• Assist attorneys with asylum applications, family petitions, adjustments of status, VAWA-based applications, naturalizations, green card replacements, TPS, U/T visas, requests for Deferred Action, and other affirmative filings.
• Assist clients and attorneys with legal documents and advocacy.
• Provide written and oral translations and other language support.
• Maintain an in‑person presence at the legal clinic at NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue up to three days per week and meet hospital clearance requirements.

Skills

Client intake

Bilingual French

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

College degree

Job description

Job Description

LegalHealth, a division of the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), offers a paralegal opening committed to protecting immigrants’ rights in one of the largest Medical-Legal Partnerships in the country. LegalHealth partners with 38 hospitals to provide free legal services in medical facilities and train healthcare professionals to address legal issues tied to health. This position reports to a supervising attorney.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform direct client intakes with immigrant patients referred through the Primary Care Human Rights Clinic at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue.
• Assist attorneys with matters such as asylum applications, family petitions, adjustments of status, VAWA-based applications, naturalizations, green card replacements, TPS, U/T visas, requests for Deferred Action, and other affirmative filings.
• Assist clients and attorneys with legal documents and advocacy.
• Provide written and oral translations and other language support.
• Maintain an in‑person presence at the legal clinic at NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue up to three days per week and meet hospital clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• 2‑year or 4‑year college degree, or 2 years of relevant immigration work experience.
• Ability to work independently, with a team, and directly with clients.
• Capacity to handle a high case volume and interact with a diverse client population sensitively and professionally.
• Excellent analytical skills to determine whether potential clients have relevant legal issues.
• Bilingual in spoken and written French preferred.

Employment Information

Employment Type: Full‑time

Professional Level: Entry Level

Salary Range: $65,500 – $67,741

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, long‑term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.

EEO Statement

NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.