Bilingual Immigration Habeas Fellow Paralegal - Community Justice Project

Overview Of The Community Justice Project

The Community Justice Project (“CJP”) is a statewide, unrestricted legal aid program that is part of Pennsylvania’s Legal Aid Network. CJP conducts broad advocacy in all forms and subject areas, which includes civil rights, employment, housing, consumer, immigration, and public benefits work.

Job Description

CJP recently launched an immigration habeas project to represent clients in habeas petitions in the Western and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania. Two habeas law fellows will be starting work on this project in September 2026. CJP is seeking to hire a bilingual (English and Spanish-speaking) paralegal to assist with CJP’s immigration habeas and bond hearing caseload. This is a one-year, limited duration position. The position is hybrid, with the ability to work remotely part of the time.

• Conducting intakes
• Interviewing and interpreting for clients in detention
• Gathering documents for clients’ bond hearings under attorney supervision

Job Requirements

• At least an associate degree
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish
• Strong organizational and communications skills
• Commitment to CJP’s low‑income client community
• Demonstrated commitment to immigration work (preferred)
• Prior paralegal experience not necessary

Compensation And Benefits

The Bilingual Immigration Habeas Fellow Paralegal will be a non‑exempt employee. The starting, entry‑level compensation for employees at the Paralegal I level is $18.74/hour, though candidates will be assessed for the possibility of starting at the Paralegal II level.

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Paid parental leave