Paralegal

CWS Rochester; Fort Collins, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

13 Paid Holidays

Sick Days

Life Insurance and AD&D

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

CWS, a mission-driven nonprofit, seeks a Paralegal to support the Immigration Legal Services program. You will assist Staff Attorneys with eligibility screenings, application completion, and client follow-up for refugees, asylees, LPRs, and other immigrants.

The role combines client meetings, administrative duties, data entry, and case management in a hybrid setting with 3 in-office days per week. Strong English communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience as a paralegal or in a non-profit legal services environment.
• Experience with asylum seekers, refugees, asylees, and other immigrants is preferred.
• Superior written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to gather information and assist Staff Attorney in preparing applications for immigration benefits for refugees, asylees, LPRs, and other immigrants.
• Provide administrative support to the Immigration Legal Services team, including answering calls, scheduling appointments, data entry, and document photocopying.
• Assist Staff Attorney in case management and follow up with clients and USCIS.
• Maintain accuracy in client case files and update case status in the management database.
• Compile client application packets with proper evidence and documentation.
• Maintain statistics and records to track program results.
• Conduct legal research as directed by Staff Attorneys.
• Assist with preparing periodic reports and trackers for funders.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Independent work

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Database applications

Job description

About CWS

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts willbenefitboth your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the CWS Paralegal is to provide administrative support to the CWS Immigration Legal Services Program andassist Staff Attorneys in providing eligibility screenings, application completion, and follow-up services to eligible refugees, asylees, lawful permanent residents (LPRs), and other immigrants.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to gather initial information andassist Staff Attorney in preparing applications for various immigration benefits for refugees, asylees, lawful permanent residents (LPRs), and other immigrants.

• Provide administrative support to the CWS Immigration Legal Services team, including answering client phone calls and scheduling appointments, entering data in case management software, and photocopying documents.

• Assisting Staff Attorney in immigration case management and follow up with clients and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

• Maintain accuracy in client case files and case note documentation, update client case status regularly in case management database.

• Assistin compiling client application packets for various immigration benefits inan accuratefashion to ensure that all required evidence and documentation is attached.

• Assist Staff Attorney in maintainingstatistics and records to track Immigration Legal Services program results.

• Conduct legal research, as directed by Staff Attorneys.

• Provide administrative support to the legal team, includingassistancewith preparing periodic reports and trackers for funders as needed

• Perform other duties asrequested.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience in lieu of degree.

Experience:

• At least 2years of experience as a paralegal or intern in a law office or non-profit legal services environment.


• Previous work or volunteer experience with asylum seekers, refugees, asylees, and other immigrants.

Skills:

• The successful candidate must be highly detail oriented andpossesssuperior organizational and task management abilities.

• Respect for client confidentiality.

• Ability to work independently to complete tasks with minimal direction.

• Strong computer literacy, withknowledge of word processing and database applications, and ability to use standard office equipment in performing varied activities.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills in English.

Special Requirements

The job will require reference checks and standard criminal background checks.

This job is a hybrid position with a requirement of 3 in-office days/ week.

Benefits

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 403 (b) Retirement Plan


• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days after 2 Years)


• 14 Official Holidays


• 12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly)


• Life Insurance and AD&D


• Long Term and Short-Term Disability


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Health Savings Account


• Flexible Spending Accounts