Senior or Managing Immigration Paralegal

About the role

CLSEPA seeks a Managing or Senior Paralegal to support our Immigration program. This is an opportunity to be on the front lines of responding to the need for immigration legal services within working class communities, lending your client-facing and substantive immigration experience and leadership to our mission-driven team.

Responsibilities

• Standardize and oversee client-centered intake process compliant with ethical standards
• Evaluate and improve CLSEPA’s clinic procedures, gathering input from clients, attorneys, volunteers, and staff
• Supervise and mentor paralegals, intake and clinic coordinators, and other support staff, supporting workload management and professional growth
• Lead onboarding and training for new paralegals and support staff
• Take ownership of case assignments and support active cases under attorney supervision, including preparing legal forms, drafting documents, and communicating with clients and other parties
• Carefully coordinate and staff community outreach and clinic events
• Manage the year-round internship program and supervise undergraduate interns

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish
• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 3–5 years' paralegal or legal support experience at a nonprofit, law firm, or legal department
• 1 to 3 years of supervisory experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely
• Familiarity with the California Rules of Professional Conduct as they apply to paralegals and administrative staff
• The ability to summarize client stories and recognize general legal issues
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Commitment to CLSEPA’s mission and dedication to serving low-income and underserved communities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 3–5 years' paralegal or legal support experience at a nonprofit, law firm, or legal department
• 1 to 3 years of supervisory experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely
• Familiarity with the California Rules of Professional Conduct as they apply to paralegals and administrative staff
• The ability to summarize client stories and recognize general legal issues
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Commitment to CLSEPA’s mission and dedication to serving low-income and underserved communities

Skills

• Spanish fluency
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with legal research and document preparation
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Health insurance
• Generous PTO
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Pay

Starting pay ranges (depending on experience):
Senior Paralegal hourly pay is $35.57-$39.42
Managing Paralegal annual salary is $79,000-$99,000

Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Location

CLSEPA is a hybrid workplace. Employees are expected to reside in the Bay Area/Northern California and at a distance allowing them to commute to their physical CLSEPA base location or other service delivery locations as needed.

Equal Opportunity/AA Employer

CLSEPA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees/applicants in all of our employment practices without regard to race, religion, color, sex or gender (including gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, pregnancy-and childbirth- related medical conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, uniform-service member/veteran status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, taking/requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other basis protected by law.

Application Process

To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and 3 professional references using the link or email jobs@clsepa.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.