The Immigration Project: Immigration Paralegal
The Immigration Project is seeking a full-time Immigration Paralegal to assist our team in zealous advocacy efforts through participation in pro se workshops throughout the State of Illinois. The Paralegal is primarily responsible for assisting The Immigration Project in pro se matters at mass workshops by traveling and collaborating with The Immigration Project staff, community partners, grassroot organizations, and other legal aids throughout Illinois. The Paralegal will assist the team in preparing for workshops both prior to the workshop and post the workshop as well as participating as an integral team member at the workshops. The Paralegal may also assist the team with direct casework across various immigration-based subjects with a focus on humanitarian, family-based, and naturalization immigration issues as well as maintaining accurate files, assisting in office administrative tasks, and handling filings.
The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to work alongside others to advocate for a diverse set of clients on immigration matters. They will be committed to assisting clients in filing for immigration relief in a fast-paced environment and able to handle a robust workload. The candidate will also be able to commit to regular travel to participate in workshops as a part of this new, innovative collaborative, initiated by the State of Illinois to streamline processing of applications. This position is an excellent opportunity to engage with policymakers, governmental organizations, other nonprofits and advocacy groups to bring about real change in the lives of our clients.
Company Overview
The Immigration Project is a dynamic immigration legal aid organization located in Normal, Illinois, with satellite offices in Champaign, Illinois and Springfield, Illinois. The agency is the largest non-profit immigration legal services located in downstate Illinois with immigration attorneys on staff and serves clients in 86 counties across central and southern Illinois. We understand the importance of immigration for our communities and believe in equal access to fairness and justice. Our goal is to advocate with, not for, our clients and walk alongside them through the legal process as they make the best decisions for their lives. The Immigration Project not only supports those they serve, but the team by promoting a healthy work-life balance as evidenced by our generous paid time off policies, flexible hours to account for travel in a given work week, and a hybrid work style when applicable.
Job Details
The Paralegal, who is based in either Normal, IL or Champaign, IL and reports directly to the Managing Attorney is responsible for:
Requirements
Benefits
If interested, please send your resume and letter of interest to The Immigration Project’s Legal Director, Danielle DeWinter, at ddewinter@immigrationproject.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Experience:
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
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