Job Description

The Immigration Paralegal is responsible for providing legal support and assistance to immigrants and refugees of all backgrounds, including those who entered the U.S. seeking immigration relief and asylum in St. Louis. The primary function of this role is to collaborate and coordinate with attorneys, clients, and community organizations to ensure that individuals receive competent legal representation and access to necessary legal resources and remedies.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related discipline;

• Prior experience working in immigration law is required;

• Experience conducting legal research and drafting legal documents required

• Experience filing family based, employment based and humanitarian based immigration applications is preferred;

• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assists attorney in managing clients and caseloads.

• Organizing and maintaining case files and databases;

• Maintaining accurate records of case activities, deadlines, and court appearances;

• Ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of client information;

• Assisting attorney with client intake interviews, gathering relevant information, and assessing eligibility for service;

• Ensuring the timely submission of applications, filings, and responses to inquiries;

• Preparing clients for interviews, hearings, and court appearances by providing guidance and necessary documentation;

• Providing compassionate and culturally sensitive support to clients throughout the legal process, addressing their questions and concerns;

• Coordinating and scheduling meetings, hearings, and appointments with clients, attorneys, and immigration officials;

• Conducting research to stay current on immigration laws, regulations, and precedents relevant to International Institute clients.

Under the supervision of an attorney, prepares, drafts, and maintains accurate and up-to-date legal documents, immigration applications and correspondence.

• Preparing and submitting applications to the US government for Family Reunification, Family Based immigration, Temporary Protected Status, Adjustment of Status, Employment Authorization, Asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Waivers of Inadmissibility, VAWA, Employment based immigration, and humanitarian relief;

• Assisting immigrants with applications for additional benefits such as employment authorization documents, travel documents, renewal of permanent resident cards, Certificates of Citizenship, and FOIAs;

• Preparing and maintaining general legal documents, including immigration forms, applications, affidavits, and supporting evidence;

• Preparing immigration forms, motions, and supporting documents for submission to various US government agencies;

• Contacting USCIS on behalf of clients;

• Researching and drafting legal correspondence, including client letters, petitions, motions, and legal briefs.

Performing other assigned duties as necessary for the successful operation of the organization.

Knowledge, Skills, & Ability Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor;

• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced multi-priority environment;

• Excellent planning and organizing skills;

• Ability to anticipate outcomes;

• Proficient MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook);

• Experience with Legal / Immigration Software a plus;

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as critical thinking ability;

• Ability to treat confidential information with sensitivity;

• Ability to be administratively self-supportive and take independent initiative to accomplish objectives;

• Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities and utilization of resources;

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;

• Commitment to excellence and high standards;

• Acute attention to detail is mandatory;

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a member of various teams and committees;

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels;

• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced legal environment and balance competing deadlines and demands;

• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities and laws

JOIN US!

Get ready to make a difference in the lives of refugees every day! If you believe that this position matches your requirements, applying for it is a breeze. To apply through our website or to view other job openings, visit iistl.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ST LOUIS: OUR STORY

The International Institute of St. Louis, a nonprofit organization, is our community's immigrant service and information hub. Our programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the wider community are locally and nationally acclaimed. We connect new arrivals with services and resources, engage foreign-born and the wider community, and build a more inclusive community .

Our Philosophy of Service: We SERVE with integrity, empathy, and respect. We are ACCOUNTABLE to our clients, our community, and ourselves. We CULTIVATE our clients' dignity through choice. We support all aspects of immigrant and refugee journeys from ARRIVING to THRIVING .

The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. This is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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