Immigration Paralegal — Legal Services for Immigrants

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Employer-covered life insurance

Vacation & sick leave

15 holidays + floating holidays

Wellness days

Job summary

Jewish Family Service of San Diego is seeking a compassionate Paralegal to support the Immigration Legal Rights Program (ILRP). Under supervision, you will assist attorneys, coordinate screenings and intakes, organize files, and help with filings including FOIA requests.

You will communicate with courts and DHS agencies, translate documents as needed, and participate in in-person client visits at detention centers. The role demands attention to detail and flexibility with hours.

Qualifications

• A paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years in a nonprofit setting preferred.
• Willingness to attend immigration law trainings and ethics trainings.
• Strong English communication and data recording abilities.
• Experience with immigration law and case management is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Support ILRP attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives with case work and intake.
• Coordinate with Immigration Court and DHS for meetings and scheduling.
• Organize physical and electronic files and prepare draft filings.
• Assist with FOIA requests and affirmative applications under attorney review.
• Maintain client communications and translate documents as needed.
• Provide in-person client visits at detention facilities with flexible hours.

Skills

Paralegal certificate

Nonprofit experience

Immigration law knowledge

Multilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Data entry and recordkeeping

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jewish Family Service of San Diego is seeking a compassionate Paralegal to support the Immigration Legal Rights Program (ILRP). Under supervision, you will assist attorneys, coordinate screenings and intakes, organize files, and help with filings including FOIA requests.

You will communicate with courts and DHS agencies, translate documents as needed, and participate in in-person client visits at detention centers. The role demands attention to detail and flexibility with hours.