Overview
The Immigrant Defenders Law Center (“ImmDef”) is a next-generation, social justice law firm that provides high-quality representation and legal services to immigrants in Southern California. ImmDef was founded with the belief that no immigrant should be forced to go into court alone and our universal representation programs for children and adults are a first step towards that goal. Learn more about us at www.immdef.org.
Reporting to the Paralegal Coordinator, the Paralegal is primarily responsible for legal support for ImmDef Staff Attorneys and Managing Attorneys. The Paralegal is also responsible for providing case support for Legal Directors as needed.
Essential Functions
- Provide case planning and development
- Conduct legal research, fact gathering and retrieving information
- Prepare declarations, draft and analyze legal documents and forms, and collect and manage data
- Submit electronic and in-court filings
- Fulfill records requests
- Conduct client screening and intakes
Required Education and Experience
- Must have a BA or paralegal certificate, and/or at least one to three years of experience as a support staff working under the supervision of an attorney;
- Experience working in a start-up non-profit and/or at a public interest law firm is helpful;
- Strong writing, research, and organizational skills required;
- Enthusiasm for working at a progressive, start-up organization
- Passion for social justice for immigrants required
- DACA Recipients encouraged to apply!
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience with deportation defense is a plus;
- Experience working with minors or persons suffering from mental competency issues is a plus;
- Experience with family, dependency and probate court is a plus;
- Demonstrated ability to work within a high-volume, busy law office is a plus;
“We require COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly testing to be considered.”