Paralegal - CM Program

RFCUNY; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) seeks a Paralegal for the CM Program in New York, NY. The role supports immigrants pursuing citizenship, prepares filings, and coordinates information gathering for attorney review with a strong focus on organization and communication.

You will manage case notes, assist with outreach events, and handle administrative tasks, in a hybrid schedule featuring 3 onsite days one week and 4 onsite days the next, with occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant immigration law experience.
• Commitment to protecting the rights of low-income immigrants.
• Flexibility to commute in the NYC area.
• Ability to handle concerns courteously and professionally.
• Second language ability preferred.
• Excellent writing, verbal, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare immigration applications/petitions for attorney review.
• Gather information and documentation from participants.
• Provide information and assistance to participants.
• Update case notes and complete intakes in the case management system.
• Submit cases to attorneys for review and maintain files.
• Attend staff meetings and assist with outreach and other duties.

Skills

Research skills

Investigation skills

Counseling

Interviewing

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Computer skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Case management system

Job description

## Paralegal - CM ProgramApply: New York, NY: Full time: Posted Today: JR4682Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.Primary Location:OFFICE OF SR VC FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONSBargaining Unit:NoPosition SummaryReporting to the Managing Attorney for the City Council Program and working under the direction of the Supervising Attorney, the Paralegal provides support to immigrants seeking assistance with citizenship and applications within the program’s Scope of Services. The Paralegal demonstrates strong research, investigative, counseling, interviewing, and organizational skills. The role requires knowledge of immigration laws, policies, practices, forms, and procedures.The candidate must have the flexibility to commute in the NYC area and be able to perform indifferent environments. Duties and Responsibilities:* Prepare immigration applications/petitions for attorney review* Work with participants to gather information and documentation* Provide information and assistance to participants* Follow office procedures and protocol* Update case notes and completes intakes on case management system* Submit all cases to attorneys for case review* Organize and maintain participant paper and electronic files* Maintain shared appointment calendar with staff attorney* Attend weekly and monthly staff meetings* Assist with community-based immigration outreach, including tabling and presentations* Asist with other administrative tasks, as needed* This hybrid position follows a 70/30 onsite-to-remote schedule, requiring 3 onsite days one week and 4 onsite days the next, on an alternating basis.* Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities* Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience in immigration law* Commitment to protecting the rights of low-income immigrants is strongly desired* Flexibility to commute in the NYC area* Ability to handle and resolve concerns in a courteous and professional manner* Skilled to document and identify appropriate immigration laws to the supervising attorney and to understand legal terminology* Second language requirement is preferred* Excellent writing, verbal, and computer skills* Able to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives* The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, highly flexible, and self-motivated* Willingness to work one Saturday a month and occasional evenings Please send your resume and cover letter to Fatima Vacacela at [e-mail] by October 25th, 2026. Subject line should read: “CN Full Time Paralegal” Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.Pay Range:Minimum - Maximum: $45,500