About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a full-time Paralegal to support a removal defense project serving immigrants and families in removal (deportation) proceedings and related affirmative applications. This role works under attorney supervision, supports high-volume client intake and case preparation, and requires strong Spanish-language skills and trauma-informed client interaction.

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What You’ll Do

You will support attorneys and case teams across intake, evidence preparation, client outreach, and case management for removal defense matters.

• Conduct pre-screenings and eligibility checks for immigration relief
• Track contacts, schedule appointments, and follow up with clients via phone, email, and mail
• Assist clients to obtain documentation, complete forms, and prepare supporting evidence
• Support document translation and verbal interpretation (Spanish or other community language) for interviews and hearings under attorney supervision
• Help prepare clients and witnesses for asylum, USCIS interviews, psychological evaluations, and immigration court hearings
• Draft routine legal documents and support legal research under supervision
• Manage data entry and reporting in internal case management systems
• Coordinate logistics for clinics, workshops, and partner referrals
• Maintain regular contact with community partners and provide referrals to wraparound services
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Fluency in Spanish (including legal terminology) or fluency in another community language is required
• 1–2 years of immigration-related experience strongly preferred but not required
• Experience working with immigrant communities of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, youth, and survivors of violence preferred
• Excellent written, oral, and analytical skills
• Strong time and project management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and trauma-informed client service
• Professional, empathetic communication and ability to handle confidential information

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Compensation & Benefits

• Employment type: Full-time
• Professional level: Entry-level
• Salary range: $67,793 – $72,442 (unionized pay scale set by collective bargaining agreement)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, long-term disability, commuter benefits, and flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care

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Workplace & Policy

Confidential Client maintains a hybrid work policy for roles that do not require full-time onsite presence; staff are generally expected to work on-site at least two days per week (policy subject to change). Confidential Client requires COVID-19 vaccination for employees unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.

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Why This Role Matters

This position gives you the chance to support direct legal representation that stabilizes families, protects individuals from deportation, and advances equitable access to justice. If you are fluent in Spanish, committed to immigrant-centered advocacy, and organized under pressure, this role offers hands-on legal experience and meaningful impact.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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