Rapid Response Immigration Paralegal (Spanish Fluency)

New York Legal Assistance Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life insurance

Long term disability

Commuter benefits

FSA for Medical and Dependent care

Job summary

NYLAG seeks a highly motivated, full-time paralegal to support the Rapid Response Legal Collaborative (RRLC). The role assists New York residents detained or at risk of detention/removal.

Under attorney supervision, you will contact eligible individuals, field referrals, schedule appointments, and support evidence preparation. You will handle data entry, generate reports, translate documents, and connect clients to financial counseling and wraparound services while maintaining trauma-informed,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Fluency in Spanish required.
• 1–2 years immigration experience preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively, multitask and problem solve.
• Experience with immigrant communities of color, including LGBTQIA+, youth, and survivors of violence.
• Excellent written, oral and analytical skills.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Commitment to social justice and anti-racism.

Responsibilities

• Pre-screen clients for basic eligibility, track contacts and collect documents.
• Screen clients for eligibility for immigration relief and relay attorney advice.
• Assist clients to obtain documents, fill out forms, and follow up via phone, mail and email.
• Support legal research and draft documents under attorney supervision.
• Interview clients and witnesses and prepare forms, affidavits and other documents for USCIS or Immigration Court.
• Manage data entry and assist with generating reports.
• Assist with document translation and verbal interpretation.
• Provide referrals for financial counseling and wraparound services.
• Maintain regular contact with RRLC partners.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Spanish Fluency

Analytical skills

Written & Oral Communication

Time Management

Project Management

Collaboration

Anti-racism

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

NYLAG seeks a highly motivated, full-time paralegal to support the Rapid Response Legal Collaborative (RRLC). The role assists New York residents detained or at risk of detention/removal.

Under attorney supervision, you will contact eligible individuals, field referrals, schedule appointments, and support evidence preparation. You will handle data entry, generate reports, translate documents, and connect clients to financial counseling and wraparound services while maintaining trauma-informed,