Paralegal for Immigration Program

Youth Co-Op, Inc., a nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the social and economic conditions of youth, adults, families, refugees and immigrants in South Florida, is seeking Paralegal for its Immigration Program in Miami-Dade County.

Paralegal will provide support to the Managing Attorney and Immigration Department staff in the preparation of the case files including completing required documents and providing interpretation/translation for clients when necessary. Perform outreach in the community.

Duties and Responsibilities Overview

• Provide administrative support to Immigration Department;
• Effectively communicate with clients;
• Attend meetings and keep notes;
• Write and Research legal related tasks.
• Conduct documentary research of immigration records;
• Prepare immigration legal documents such as forms, indexes, and related matters;
• Preserve an updated case record system;
• Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate;
• Maintain and update inventories of contact details using client database tools;
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by using case management systems, including using office technology and provide timely reminders;

Skills:

• Proven experience as a legal assistant;
• Knowledge of immigration system;
• Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology;
• Working knowledge of immigration forms software systems is a plus;
• Proficiency in English and Spanish required;
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills;
• Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people;

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree;
• Fluency in Spanish;
• 1 to 2 years of paralegal or legal assistant or comparable experience in immigration law;
• Prior BIA Accreditation preffered
• NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Youth Co-Op, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and an E-Verify Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person