Paralegal, Immigrants' Rights Project

This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month in San Francisco, CA. The position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

About the role

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Paralegal in the Immigrants’ Rights Project of the ACLU’s National office. The Immigrants’ Rights Project is a national project with offices in New York and California. Using targeted impact litigation, advocacy, and public outreach, the Project carries on the ACLU’s historic commitment to protecting the civil rights and civil liberties of immigrants. In state and federal trial and appellate courts, including the Supreme Court, the Project conducts the nation’s largest impact litigation program dedicated to defending and expanding the rights of immigrants, enforcing the guarantees of the Constitution, and achieving equal justice under the law.

It works with the English and non-English language media, immigrant advocacy organizations, and ACLU affiliates around the country to empower immigrant communities through presentations about their rights and about current and proposed immigration laws.

Responsibilities

• Produce and file pleadings in federal courts (from district court through Supreme Court level), and occasionally state courts around the United States
• Manage and coordinate databases, case files, correspondence files, etc.
• Handle general administrative duties including processing invoices, tracking expenses and case costs, preparing expense reports, assisting with travel arrangements, and ordering supplies
• Research and analyze court rules, relevant litigation, and factual issues where appropriate
• Serve as liaison with co-counsel and clients
• Respond to intake calls, emails, and letters from individuals seeking assistance
• Occasionally, draft materials for dissemination to the public or IRP supporters
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned by IRP leadership and attorneys

Requirements

• Must take initiative, be highly organized and detail-oriented, and possess strong interpersonal and time-management skills
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team while maintaining a high level of efficiency and professionalism
• Bachelor’s degree or a year of related administrative experience preferred
• Experience providing administrative support and/or project management preferred
• Fluency in Spanish and other relevant foreign languages (written and spoken) is preferred, but not required
• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU and embed the principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

Pay

The annual salary for this position is $81,166 (Level K), reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. For details on the pay structure, visit: ACLU Geographic Pay Structure.

Benefits

• Generous paid time-off policy
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Parental leave, gender affirming care, and fertility treatment
• 401k plan with employer match
• Annual professional development funds
• Internal professional development programs and workshops