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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 2 months ago

Immigration Paralegal

Providence, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

National Legal Aid & Defender Association is a DOJ-recognized nonprofit dedicated to empowering immigrant communities. They are seeking an Immigration Paralegal to assist attorneys with clerical and research support services, including document preparation, client interviews, and case progress monitoring.

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Senior Management

Responsibilities

Conduct initial consultations, gather relevant information, and maintain regular communication with clients

Assist in preparing and filing immigration forms and applications

Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records in compliance with identified standards

Monitor case progress, and ensure timely submission of documents

Stay informed about changes in immigration law and policy to provide accurate information to clients and attorneys

Collaborate with community organizations to conduct outreach and educational workshops

Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities

Qualification

Immigration law knowledgeDocument preparationClient communicationResearch skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Passionate about immigration law

Experience as a Paralegal

Ability to provide clerical and research support services

Experience in document preparation and review

Ability to conduct initial consultations and gather relevant information

Strong communication skills to maintain regular communication with clients

Experience in preparing and filing immigration forms and applications

Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date client records

Ability to monitor case progress and ensure timely submission of documents

Knowledge of changes in immigration law and policy

Ability to collaborate with community organizations

Willingness to participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities

Company

National Legal Aid & Defender Association

National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.

Founded in 1911

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.nlada.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

$0.3M

Key Investors

Lumina Foundation

2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M

Leadership Team

April Frazier Camara, Esq.

President & CEO

Vernina A.

Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer

Recent News

Lumina’s newest Racial Justice and Equity Fund grants bring awards in 2021-22 to nearly $10M

2025-02-28

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