Paralegal - Immigration Unit

Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) is committed to fair employment practices. We are proud to employ staff with cultural and linguistic competency to work within a variety of communities. GBLS seeks a full-time Immigration Paralegal to join its Immigration Unit. The Unit represents clients in a wide range of immigration matters, including asylum, removal defense (detained and non-detained), T and U visas, VAWA petitions, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and other forms of humanitarian relief. Responsibilities Work closely with Unit attorneys to handle client casework, including preparing immigration applications, affidavits, and other filings, gathering supporting documentation, and drafting correspondence to clients, courts, and administrative agencies; Review applications, supporting documentation, and other materials carefully for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before submitting them to supervising attorneys for review; Conduct client interviews and intakes in person and by phone, and assist with brief services, limited-scope and full representation work, and referrals under attorney supervision; Assist attorneys with case management, including tracking deadlines, obtaining records, communicating with clients, maintaining accurate physical and electronic case files, following up on outstanding tasks, and other administrative responsibilities; and Participate in community outreach, intake, and legal clinics. Qualifications : The successful candidate will Be able to work collaboratively with attorneys and other staff while also taking initiative, managing assigned tasks independently, following through on commitments, and recognizing when to seek guidance; Have strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly to clients; Be comfortable interviewing and assisting clients from diverse backgrounds, including individuals who have experienced trauma and/or violence; Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing assignments, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, and communicate proactively with supervising attorneys about workload and progress; Take responsibility for tracking assigned work through completion, keeping attorneys informed throughout, and promptly identifying delays, obstacles, or questions that require attention; Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Outlook, and basic Excel) and willing and able to learn other applications; Be able to draft letters, immigration applications, and other written materials; and Be receptive to supervision and feedback, willing to learn and follow established procedures, and able to incorporate feedback into future work. Helpful additional skills and experience Competency in oral and written communication in a second language that is prevalent among our clients, such as Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Portuguese, is helpful; Experience working with low-income clients and community organizations is helpful; Familiarity with immigration law and different types of immigration remedies/applications is helpful; and Experience as a paralegal is helpful but not a requirement.