Immigration Paralegal: Help Immigrant Families & Refugees

Catholic Charities Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Boston is seeking a Paralegal in Immigration Legal Services to support immigrant and refugee families in Massachusetts. The role works under seasoned immigration attorneys and handles a wide range of humanitarian and family-based matters in a fast-paced, mission-driven office.

Full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, with emphasis on trauma-informed, culturally competent service; must have strong writing, proofreading, and communication; bilingual skills valued; travel may be required;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with 3-5 years relevant experience required. Education or professional work experience earned outside of the U.S. may be considered.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience working with immigrant or refugee populations.
• Consular processing experience.
• Sensitivity in working with survivors of abuse, trauma, violence or war; trauma-informed care preferred.
• Cultural competency and ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual workplace with diverse client population.
• Strong writing, proofreading and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent administrative, data collection, keyboarding and computer skills with keen attention to detail.
• High proficiency with MS Office, e-learning and webinars, databases and virtual meeting tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, clients and the community.
• Access to reliable vehicle or public transportation for work travel.

Skills

Strong writing

Proofreading

Verbal communication

Data collection

Keyboarding

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or associate degree

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Webinars / e-learning

Virtual meeting tools

Job description

Catholic Charities Boston is seeking a Paralegal in Immigration Legal Services to support immigrant and refugee families in Massachusetts. The role works under seasoned immigration attorneys and handles a wide range of humanitarian and family-based matters in a fast-paced, mission-driven office.

Full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, with emphasis on trauma-informed, culturally competent service; must have strong writing, proofreading, and communication; bilingual skills valued; travel may be required;