Paralegal - Detained Minors Project

the Door; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on youth development is seeking a Paralegal to support their immigration practice. The role involves working with unaccompanied children, managing grants, and assisting attorneys with various immigration matters. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and aims to empower young adults through comprehensive legal services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of paralegal or advocacy experience.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Screen unaccompanied children for immigration relief.
• Assist attorneys with immigration applications.
• Manage complex government and foundation grants.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Office - 555 Broome Street - New York, NY

Position Type: Full Time- Temporary

Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Legal Admin

Description

The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services within a single site for nearly nine thousand New York City youth each year. Our mission is to empower young adults to reach their full potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. At The Door, youth can access health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, legal assistance, college preparation services, career development, housing supports, arts, sports and recreational activities, and nutritious meals – all for free and under one roof. By providing participants with our suite of integrated services, we seek to provide any motivated young person with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to successfully transition to adulthood.

The Door’s Legal Services Center provides civil legal services to young people in matters such as immigration, public benefits, housing, and family law. We are a team of over 40 attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and support staff. For more than twenty years, the Center has been at the forefront of representing undocumented children and youth. We represent undocumented youth in a range of immigration matters, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Asylum, and U and T Visas. We represent clients in affirmative applications and defend clients in removal proceedings.

The Paralegal will provide support for the Center’s immigration practice, in connection with the Center’s expansion to serve detained immigrant youth.

Responsibilities:

Under attorney supervision, screen unaccompanied children (UCs) in Office of Refugee Resettlement custody and provide them with legal orientations and full screenings for immigration relief on-site at ORR shelters in Westchester County.

Manage complex government and foundation grants

Maintain databases and monitor grant compliance

Report to funders on grant progress

Assist attorneys with immigration applications, including completing forms, drafting affidavits, compiling country conditions research, and assisting with interview and hearing preparation.

Provide interpretation services to attorneys and other service providers at The Door.

Manage volunteers and undergraduate interns.

Perform additional functions and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1 year of paralegal or advocacy experience

Experience working with youth and/or immigrant populations preferred

Knowledge of and ability to apply positive youth development principles to working with young people

Experience with Salesforce preferred

Strong written and oral communication skills

Excellent organizational, time management and record keeping skills

Strong database and computer skills

Superior interpersonal skills

Professional proficiency in Spanish required

You are willing to be an advocate for your program, participants, and community

You have a strong commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 35 hours a week

We are currently offering a hybrid work schedule.This is a temporary position through September 29, with the potential to become permanent depending on funding availability. Please submit cover letter with resume when applying

COVID -19 POLICY

The Door follows the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Door requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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