Immigration Paralegal

Title:    Immigration Paralegal

Department:     Social Services

FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt

Reports To:        Program Supervisor 

Summary:    Working closely with Program Supervisor and team to support in- house participants clients in applying for immigration benefits. Manage immigration casework, represented, keep clients informed, and help prepare legal filings and materials. Provide legal information sessions for citizenship class students as needed. Participate in SF pathways event and activities.

Essential Functions:

⦁ Keep immigration cases organized by maintaining files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, documenting actions and client communications, updating the file database, and confirming case status with attorneys.

⦁ Provide clear and comprehensive legal advice to clients. Researches the law and consults experts when necessary.

⦁ Provides naturalization services such as direct representation, completing applications, assisting in securing waivers, and providing information and referrals.

⦁ Handles client information and files in accordance with the agency’s policies.

⦁ Attends trainings required to maintain up-to-date legal knowledge as needed.

⦁ Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

⦁ Bachelor’s Degree with two years of legal experience or associate degree with three years of legal experience.

⦁ Paralegal Certificate (Preferred).

⦁ Sensitive to the needs of the elderly and to diverse ethnic and minority cultures.

⦁ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and presentation skills.

⦁ Bilingual in English and Cantonese, Mandarin or other languages a plus.

⦁ Must be organized and able to work independently and in a team setting. 

⦁ Proficient in MS Office and the internet.

Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.

Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call (415) 677-7600 for special assistance.