Immigration Paralegal – Bilingual Case Specialist

Catholic Charities Of Central New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Catholic Charities Of Central New Mexico is hiring a Paralegal to support the Center for Immigration & Citizenship Legal Assistance (CICLA). The role focuses on client intake, information gathering, document collection, and immigration form preparation under DOJ Accredited Representatives.

You will handle case tracking, communications, and confidentiality with sensitivity to diverse communities. This position requires strong organization, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple cases and

Qualifikationen

• Minimum two years of experience in immigration legal services or related field.
• Experience preparing immigration applications and supporting documents preferred.
• Experience working with immigrant, refugee, and vulnerable populations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management databases.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive client information.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Aufgaben

• Conduct client intake interviews and gather information for immigration matters.
• Assist clients in completing intake questionnaires and collecting required documentation.
• Maintain communication with clients regarding appointments and case updates.
• Schedule consultations, follow-up appointments, and meetings.
• Prepare draft immigration forms and supporting documentation for review.
• Draft correspondence and supporting documents such as affidavits and declarations.
• Organize filing packets and maintain client files and case notes.
• Monitor deadlines, biometrics, interviews, RFEs, and other milestones.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Communication

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

Case management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ausbildung

High school diploma / GED

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies / Legal Studies

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Jobbeschreibung

Catholic Charities Of Central New Mexico is hiring a Paralegal to support the Center for Immigration & Citizenship Legal Assistance (CICLA). The role focuses on client intake, information gathering, document collection, and immigration form preparation under DOJ Accredited Representatives.

You will handle case tracking, communications, and confidentiality with sensitivity to diverse communities. This position requires strong organization, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple cases and