Church World Service · 6 hours ago
Senior Paralegal - Houston, TX
Houston, TX, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$53K/yr - $66K/yr
4+ years expChurch World Service is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of refugees and asylees. The Senior Paralegal is responsible for supervising the Legal Department Paralegals, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and assisting attorneys with trial preparation and client representation.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for training and supervising paralegals, including in court related matters. Holds weekly meetings with legal staff to assign new cases as well as the review and discuss on-going cases. Participate in legal staff meetings and lead the meetings in the absence of the Director of Immigration Legal Services. Provide weekly activity reports to the Director of Immigration Legal Services
Develop and maintain accurate case list and manage case files. Conduct periodic system and project reviews to ensure maintenance of case files in compliance with project guidelines and procedures and to ensure that all case files are maintained appropriately as it pertains to professional service delivery. Review case files
Assist attorneys with trial preparation by preparing case files, exhibits, relief applications, waiver applications, and motions. Assemble case materials by collecting, organizing, and summarizing information, documents, reports, and evidence
Properly managing client appointments and professional duties to ensure thorough and professional representation of client interests. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure proper communication with clients, court personnel, and other parties. Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Assist clients in completing their immigration applications, including, but not limited to employment authorization (I-765); permanent residence (I-485); asylum (I-589); parole renewal (I-94); citizenship (N-400). Spot potential problems and issues in each instance that may prevent applicant from receiving desired benefit. Identify potential solutions for identified issues and problems
Conduct intake interviews with clients. Analyze each applicant to determine eligibility for desired immigration benefit and services. Prepare clients for USCIS interviews and represent clients at USCIS as an accredited representative
Update job knowledge by participating in continuing educational opportunities. Participate in trainings and courses as needed to obtain and/or renew partial or full DOJ accreditation
Represent CWS/IRP at community-based organization meetings related to immigration issues. Coordinate and plan outreach activities to achieve program goals
Approve and coordinate with the Lead Paralegal and Director of Immigration Legal Services staff time off, for those staff that are under your direct supervision, in order to ensure continuous and adequate program coverage
Perform other related duties and special projects, as requested by the Director of Immigration Legal Services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of four years of work experience with asylum seekers, refugees, asylees, and immigrant entrants
Strong computer literacy with knowledge of word processing and database applications
Ability to use standard office equipment in performing varied activities
Attention to detail
Respect of confidentiality
Fluent in a refugee language
Strong English writing skills
Must have valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle
Must complete motor vehicle record check
Must be willing and able to travel
Background check required
Level 2 Fingerprints required
Preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Benefits
403 (b) Retirement Plan
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days after 2 Years)
14 Official Holidays
12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly)
Life Insurance and AD&D
Long Term and Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company
Church World Service
Church World Service is a group of churches of various denominations that have come together to help the poor and needy.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joanne Rendall
CFO and Senior Vice President
Alicia Roda-Pearsall, SHRM-CP
HR Business Partner II
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