Paralegal/Legal Coordinator - Immigration
La Mesa, CA, United States
CAIR San Diego is recruiting a full-timeParalegal/Legal Coordinatorto support Civil Rights and Immigration Departments. TheParalegalwill be responsible for various programmatic and administrative tasks to support and advance our litigation, advocacy, and public education efforts.
Work Location: San Diego, CA
Term: Full-time, occasional evening and weekends required
Position Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $26 - $30/hour Pay commensurate with skills and experience
Reports to : Immigrants' Rights Attorney
Generous Benefits : 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees & dependents, 3% employer-matched retirement plan, 12 vacation days, ten sick days, and ten holidays, and a hybrid work schedule currently in place.
Requirements: Must have proof of COVID-19 Vaccination/Boosters.
Responsibilities
Format, produce, and serve litigation documents such as briefs, motions, declarations, deposition summaries, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence.
Cite check and format materials, including affidavits, Freedom of Information Act requests, reports, letters, and other documents.
Manage, organize, and prepare exhibits, evidence, correspondence, and other documents for depositions, trials, and other litigation proceedings.
Provide litigation support to attorneys, including client and witness interviews, as needed.
Conduct research for litigation documents and policy presentations; collaborate with other staff to prepare background memoranda and policy presentations on selected litigation and policy issues.
Respond to requests for legal assistance and ensure timely responses to inquiries; utilize and maintain the intake database.
Maintain case files (including documents in document review software), attorney correspondence files, databases, litigation dockets and calendars, and a timekeeping system.
Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects managers assign.
Perform job-related special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director and project staff.
Commitment to the mission of the CAIR
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences regarding race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and socioeconomic circumstance.
Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.
Establish and maintain community support for CAIR-SD, including inspiring people to donate.
Some travel to different parts of San Diego County.
Other duties as assigned, are dependent on organizational needs and employee skills.
All CAIR staff must assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, and other office tasks.
Experience & Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree and/or at least one year of paralegal or related experience is preferred.
Department of Justice (DOJ) certification is preferred
Demonstrated interest in and commitment to racial and social justice
Excellent research and writing skills, including internet research.
Must take the initiative, be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have strong interpersonal and time-management skills
Able to multi-task, demonstrate grace under pressure, and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and with a team
Proficient in Microsoft Word and familiar with other Microsoft Office programs, including MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and database software.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
To Apply
Please submit your (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) three references along with your application.
Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
CAIR-CA is an equal opportunity employer.
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