Immigration Paralegal Operations Lead

Inside Philanthropy; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project in Los Angeles seeks a full-time Paralegal Manager for the Representation Program to support detained and non-detained immigrants in removal proceedings. The role involves coordinating a paralegal team, overseeing data collection, and ensuring timely reporting and contractual compliance.

The manager will supervise paralegal work, conduct regular one-on-ones, and spend about half the time providing direct paralegal support to attorneys.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree required.
• Fluency in Spanish is required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience providing paralegal support to attorneys in immigration-related cases.
• Passion for social justice for immigrants and vulnerable communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the paralegal team supporting immigration removal proceedings.
• Manage workflow, assignments, and case initiation/closing procedures.
• supervise paralegal work, conduct one-on-one meetings, ensure quality.
• Ensure data management, contractual compliance, and billing using LawLogix.
• Provide paralegal support to attorneys about 50% of the time.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Paralegal support experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

LawLogix

Job description

Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project in Los Angeles seeks a full-time Paralegal Manager for the Representation Program to support detained and non-detained immigrants in removal proceedings. The role involves coordinating a paralegal team, overseeing data collection, and ensuring timely reporting and contractual compliance.

The manager will supervise paralegal work, conduct regular one-on-ones, and spend about half the time providing direct paralegal support to attorneys.