Immigration Paralegal Team Lead

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES INC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan (401a/403(b))

Supplemental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Care Spending Account

Vacation days

Sick time

Disability insurance

13 holidays per year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Cell Phones for field staff

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc. invites applications for a Paralegal Manager for the Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project in Los Angeles, CA. The role leads a paralegal team supporting attorneys in removal proceedings and prioritizes flow from intake to assignments.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, Spanish fluency, exceptional organization, and prior paralegal experience with immigration cases. Non-profit benefits apply, with a focus on justice for immigrants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Spanish fluency required.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Paralegal support experience with attorneys is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee paralegal assignments and intake clinics.
• Supervise paralegal work, conduct reviews and one-on-ones.
• Train and mentor paralegals; handle case initiation and closing procedures.
• Oversee data management, billing workflows, and compliance with contracts.
• Improve program efficiency and provide paralegal support about 50% of time.
• Report to the Directing Attorney for Representation Programs.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Paralegal support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate or 4+ years experience

Job description

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc. invites applications for a Paralegal Manager for the Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project in Los Angeles, CA. The role leads a paralegal team supporting attorneys in removal proceedings and prioritizes flow from intake to assignments.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, Spanish fluency, exceptional organization, and prior paralegal experience with immigration cases. Non-profit benefits apply, with a focus on justice for immigrants.