Legal Aid Chicago
Paralegal - Immigrants & Workers' Rights
Legal Aid Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Legal Aid Chicago encourages applicants with relevant volunteer and work experience, who have experiences with our client communities or individuals who identify as a person of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, or otherwise having backgrounds and experiences that are underrepresented in the legal profession to apply.For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago. Each year our attorneys, volunteers, and staff help resolve civil legal problems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfair evictions. Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of their income. We work to ensure that poverty is not an impediment to justice by dismantling the legal barriers that perpetuate inequality. Legal Aid Chicago staff live our mission through our core values of equity, excellence, inclusion, kindness, and respect.Legal Aid Chicago offers a hybrid work environment. Our offices, located in downtown Chicago at 120 S. LaSalle Street, is ADA accessible and has convenient access to public transportation and local expressways. This position may require travel to court or other outreach events.Position
Legal Aid Chicago seeks a full-time paralegal in the trafficking team of our Immigrants and Workers’ Rights Practice Group (IWR), which includes employment, immigration, migrant farmworker, and human trafficking law. IWR’s four teams work both independently and in an interdisciplinary manner when these areas of law intersect. This position will focus on serving survivors of human trafficking, and other immigrants, including new arrivals to Illinois and will work with immigrants filing for a variety of benefits with USCIS.Responsibilities
Provide outreach to educate service providers and immigrants about our direct legal servicesDraft immigration applications, letters to clients, caseworkers, and other professionalsWork with external case managers and internal client support services for client needsCarry out telephonic and in-person intake to identify eligible immigrantsParticipate in weekly team meetings to present new cases and discuss team developmentCreate outreach materialsMaintain case management on agency databaseWork with other non-governmental agencies serving immigrant and human trafficking populationsAssist clients to report their trafficking to law enforcementMake referrals both internally and to outside agencies when neededAssist attorneys with administrative tasksAttend trainings and maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal issues regarding human trafficking and other areas of lawAssist Supervisor with maintaining information on grants and grant reporting, and respond to reporting requirementsMaintain accurate and timely timekeeping in electronic case management systemParticipate in local stakeholder meetings and groups serving trafficking survivorsOther duties as determined by the Supervising Attorney or Director.Salary
This position is part of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320. The Collective Bargaining Agreement sets employment terms and compensation is determined by the CBA salary scale, based on paid experience.The Paralegal position begins at $44,863 and increases for every relevant year of experience.Benefits
Legal Aid Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:Bilingual Paralegals are eligible for an additional stipendMedical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employmentTime Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidaysTwelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment$50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no costAccess to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no costMonthly internet reimbursementLegal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness programQualifications
Undergraduate degree strongly preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills; team-centered work experience; the ability to interview and collect information from clients, and present cases to the human trafficking team. The applicant’s personal background, experience, or professional background should reflect an ability and desire to work effectively in cross-cultural situations with clients, co-workers, and the community we serve. Commitment to trauma-informed principles for serving immigrant survivors of harm required. Spanish working proficiency required; other language capacities a plus.To Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of two primary professional references and one alternative professional reference. For applicants with previous work experience, at least one reference must be a former supervisor. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.Legal Aid Chicago is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status, or ex-offender status, or any other protected status.If an accommodation is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at humanresources@legalaidchicago.org.
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Legal Aid Chicago seeks a full-time paralegal in the trafficking team of our Immigrants and Workers’ Rights Practice Group (IWR), which includes employment, immigration, migrant farmworker, and human trafficking law. IWR’s four teams work both independently and in an interdisciplinary manner when these areas of law intersect. This position will focus on serving survivors of human trafficking, and other immigrants, including new arrivals to Illinois and will work with immigrants filing for a variety of benefits with USCIS.Responsibilities
Provide outreach to educate service providers and immigrants about our direct legal servicesDraft immigration applications, letters to clients, caseworkers, and other professionalsWork with external case managers and internal client support services for client needsCarry out telephonic and in-person intake to identify eligible immigrantsParticipate in weekly team meetings to present new cases and discuss team developmentCreate outreach materialsMaintain case management on agency databaseWork with other non-governmental agencies serving immigrant and human trafficking populationsAssist clients to report their trafficking to law enforcementMake referrals both internally and to outside agencies when neededAssist attorneys with administrative tasksAttend trainings and maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal issues regarding human trafficking and other areas of lawAssist Supervisor with maintaining information on grants and grant reporting, and respond to reporting requirementsMaintain accurate and timely timekeeping in electronic case management systemParticipate in local stakeholder meetings and groups serving trafficking survivorsOther duties as determined by the Supervising Attorney or Director.Salary
This position is part of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320. The Collective Bargaining Agreement sets employment terms and compensation is determined by the CBA salary scale, based on paid experience.The Paralegal position begins at $44,863 and increases for every relevant year of experience.Benefits
Legal Aid Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:Bilingual Paralegals are eligible for an additional stipendMedical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employmentTime Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidaysTwelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment$50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no costAccess to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no costMonthly internet reimbursementLegal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness programQualifications
Undergraduate degree strongly preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills; team-centered work experience; the ability to interview and collect information from clients, and present cases to the human trafficking team. The applicant’s personal background, experience, or professional background should reflect an ability and desire to work effectively in cross-cultural situations with clients, co-workers, and the community we serve. Commitment to trauma-informed principles for serving immigrant survivors of harm required. Spanish working proficiency required; other language capacities a plus.To Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of two primary professional references and one alternative professional reference. For applicants with previous work experience, at least one reference must be a former supervisor. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.Legal Aid Chicago is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status, or ex-offender status, or any other protected status.If an accommodation is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at humanresources@legalaidchicago.org.
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