US - Paralegal
Church World Service, Inc.

Tampa, Florida

Posted in Not for Profit and Charities


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Job Info


Position Title:Lead Paralegal

Reports To:Managing Attorney

Division: Administrative Support Workers

Department:IRP Miami Office

Job Location:Southeastern Region Based in Tampa, FL

Grade Level:6

FLSA &Union Status:Exempt,Non-Bargaining

Introduction

Church World Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit organization working to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice around the world. CWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.

Primary Purpose:

The incumbent is responsible for the supervision of the Legal Department Paralegals including but not limited to case file review, case load distribution and client services involving preparation of immigration applications and related documents. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring case files are maintained in compliance with guidelines and procedures of the program. This position is based inTampa, Florida.

Essential Duties:

  • Responsible for training and supervising paralegals. 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 Managing Attorney. Provide weekly activity reports to the Managing Attorney.

  • 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 Managing Attorney 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 Managing Attorney and/or the Regional Director Southeast.

Qualifications:

Education:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Experience:Minimum of two years of work experience with asylum seekers, refugees, asylees, and immigrant entrants. Supervisory experience preferred.

Other Skills:

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.Spanishlanguagefluency required. Strong English writing skills.

Special Requirements:

  • COVID vaccine required.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must complete motor vehicle record check.
  • Must be willing and able to travel.
  • Background check required.

CWS’ U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all new staff to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as soon as reasonable, no longer than 60 days of employment. Any employee who is pregnant, who is nursing, who has a disability, or who has a medical condition that prevents them from safe vaccination, or who rejects vaccination because of sincerely held religious beliefs, may contact the CWS Benefits Administrator to request reasonable accommodation as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 403 (b) Retirement Plan

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Life Insurance and AD&D

• Long Term and Short Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Commuter Benefits


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