Paralegal - Immigration Legal Services

Catholic Charities-Catholic Family & Community Service (CFCS); Paterson (NJ); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Catholic Family and Community Services in Paterson, NJ seeks a Part-time Paralegal to support immigration cases under attorney supervision. The role involves handling petitions, client intake, document gathering, and liaising with USCIS while maintaining strict confidentiality and dedication to public service.

The candidate should have 1–2 years of legal/office experience, strong computer skills, and Spanish fluency is heavily preferred.

Formación

• Paralegal with 1–2 years legal or office experience.
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Bilingual; Spanish fluency heavily preferred.
• Well organized and flexible.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to public service and equity in immigration law.
• Open to training for pursuing legal career or related fields.
• Organization sponsorship for representative accreditation possible.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with immigration petitions (Adjustments of Status, I-485).
• Prepare Employment Authorizations (I-765) and related forms.
• Work on renewal/replacement of LPR cards (I-90) and citizenship (N-400).
• Support attorneys in Removal Proceedings and court appearances.
• Gather facts for sworn statements and USCIS forms.
• Provide client services to individuals with limited means.

Conocimientos

Bilingual: Spanish

Strong interpersonal skills

Well organized

Flexibility

Public service mindset

Herramientas

Word

Excel

Descripción del empleo

For over 75 years, Catholic Family and Community Services, has provided at little or no cost, a full spectrum of services to individuals who are oppressed, families who are in crisis and communities who are disenfranchised.

Located throughout the New Jersey Counties of Passaic, Morris and Sussex, we provide professionally based social services, including Behavioral Health Programs, Veterans Services, Children’s Programs, Senior and Aging Services and much more.

Paralegal - Immigration Legal Services

Schedule per week: Part Time 28 Hours - Monday - Friday between the hours of 9:00am - 3:00pm. (Flexibility Required)

Location: Paterson, NJ

Job Summary

Works under supervision of experienced attorney. Must function independently in servicing our clients of limited means with their immigration petitions and problems, including:

• - Adjustments of Status, I-485 Form;
• - Employment Authorizations, I-765;
• - Renewal/ Replacement of LPR Cards, I-90;
• - Citizenship, N-400;
• - DACA Renewals, I-821-D; and
• - Support to attorney for Removal Proceedings appearances in Immigration Court
• - Extensive client contact, eliciting of facts for sworn statements, obtaining details for the preparation of above-mentioned, and other, USCIS (ie, immigration agency) forms.
• -Dedication to public service and Legal Services for persons of finite means and equity in implementation immigration law and policies
• -Organization Sponsorship for representative accreditation possible

Requirements

• Paralegal with 1-2 years legal or office experience
• 2. Good computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.)
• 3. Bilingual, Spanish fluency heavily preferred
• 4. Well organized and flexible
• 5. Strong interpersonal skills
• 6. Dedication to public service and Legal Services for persons of limited means and equity in implementation of immigration law and policies.
• 7. Open to training for a person interested in pursuing legal career, criminal justice or professional social worker employment.
• 8. Organization Sponsorship for representative accreditation possible

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion/passing of our criminal background/references/DMV check, fingerprinting, pre-employment physical and drug test, etc.