Immigration Paralegal – Compassionate Case Advocate

Jewish Family Service of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Employer-provided life insurance

Paid holidays

Wellness days

Job summary

Jewish Family Service of San Diego is seeking a dedicated Paralegal for the Immigration Legal Rights Program. Under the Lead Paralegal, you will support ILRP clients in immigration cases, including representation before EOIR, DHS, and courts, with tasks from intake to filing drafts.

You will coordinate with attorneys, manage case files, and assist with detentions visits while maintaining client communication and language interpretation as needed.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience required.
• 1–2 years in a nonprofit setting preferred.
• Willingness to attend immigration law trainings, including ethics trainings.
• Experience with immigration law is required.

Responsibilities

• Support ILRP attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives with case work.
• Coordinate communications with Immigration Court and DHS.
• Manage intake and scheduling of services for ILRP clients.
• Assist with intake for detained and non-detained clients.
• Prepare and review draft filings and declarations for attorneys.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic files for cases.
• Provide intake support and language interpretation as needed.
• Support visits to detention centers and engage with clients outside standard hours.
• Enter data for ILRP cases and assist with mailings and scheduling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multilingual (English/Arabic, Spanish,

Paralegal certificate or equivalent

Nonprofit experience

Communication and active listening

Case management and legal writing

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Jewish Family Service of San Diego is seeking a dedicated Paralegal for the Immigration Legal Rights Program. Under the Lead Paralegal, you will support ILRP clients in immigration cases, including representation before EOIR, DHS, and courts, with tasks from intake to filing drafts.

You will coordinate with attorneys, manage case files, and assist with detentions visits while maintaining client communication and language interpretation as needed.