Paralegal Full-time Position
The Paralegal at Confidential Client supports immigration legal services by assisting clients detained or at risk of detention by ICE. Responsibilities include client screening, document preparation, legal research, data management, and supporting attorneys in evidence and testimony preparation, all within a social justice and anti-racism framework. This full-time role requires bilingual Spanish fluency and offers a hybrid work environment.
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About the Role
Confidential Client, a mission-driven legal services organization, is hiring a full-time Paralegal to support its Rapid Response Legal Collaborative (RRLC). Under attorney supervision, the paralegal will work on immigration-related matters, providing intake, case support, evidence preparation, and data tracking for clients detained by or at risk of detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-screening and eligibility checks for clients and track all contacts and case documents
- Field referrals from partner organizations and coordinate follow-up with clients via phone, mail, and email
- Assist clients in obtaining supporting documents and completing application forms for immigration relief
- Support legal research and draft legal documents under attorney supervision
- Interview clients and witnesses; prepare affidavits, forms, and supporting materials for USCIS or Immigration Court filings
- Manage data entry across internal and external case-management systems and help generate reports
- Assist attorneys with evidence preparation and, as needed, with document translation and interpretation
- Provide internal and external referrals to wraparound services (financial counseling, community partners)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Fluency in Spanish required (verbal and written)
- 1–2 years of immigration-related experience strongly preferred but not required
- Experience working with immigrant communities of color, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, youth, and survivors of violence
- Strong time and project management skills; ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Commitment to social justice and anti-racism values
- Ability to work professionally with clients in crisis and maintain confidentiality
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Familiarity with USCIS forms and Immigration Court procedures
- Experience with client intake, affidavit preparation, and evidence-gathering
- Comfort with basic data systems and generating routine reports
- Cultural humility and experience coordinating with community-based organizations
Benefits & Work Environment
- Full-time, entry-level role
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, long-term disability, commuter benefits, and flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
- Confidential Client supports a hybrid work policy; most staff are 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
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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