Center for Family Life is Hiring a Legal Navigator/Paralegal, Special Initiative for New Arrivals - Spanish Bilingual Required Near Brooklyn, NY
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Full-time Description Legal Navigator/Paralegal, Special Initiative for New Arrivals Job Type: Full-time Exemption : Non-Exempt Reports to : Program Director Program: Special Initiative for New Arrivals Center for Family Life in Sunset Park (CFLSP), a nationally recognized social service program in Sunset Park Brooklyn, is seeking a full-time Legal Navigator to work in our Special Initiative for New Arrivals which provides benefits enrollment, employment services, and legal assistance to new immigrants. This is an excellent position for anyone who would like to prepare for an application to law school or to advance their career in paralegal work. I. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE but are not limited to
Screen and triage newly arrived immigrants for eligibility?for legal services including immigration, wage and hour, tenants' rights, and others
Under the supervision of an attorney, provide pro se assistance to new immigrants eligible for relief including Asylum, Temporary Protected Status, and Work Authorization
Assist clients in obtaining the documents necessary for applications
Provide pro se application assistance
Work closely with the Special Initiative team to provide integrated services to shared clients
Assist clients with resources and referrals for other legal needs
Complete comprehensive immigration legal training and attend ongoing professional development training
Receive cross-training in benefits screening and enrollment, and assist the Benefits team when needed
Complete all required documentation and maintain case files
Track outcomes and complete required data entry
Attend staff meetings and supervision
Collaborate with all CFLSP programs to provide wraparound services
Other duties as assigned
II. QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional, and/or community experience
Bilingual in Spanish and English required
Proficient in data entry and MS Office tools
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Experience working with diverse individuals and communities
Availability for occasional weekend work to attend community events
Initiative, and drive to learn and excel at the responsibilities described above
III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
Build and maintain close, daily interactions with co-workers and supervisors
Effectively communicate with clients, agency staff, and community partners
Excellent engagement skills, meeting clients where they are at and forging mutual respect
Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization
Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change
IV. WORKING CONDITIONS
Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer and meeting one-on-one with clients
Attendance at various internal and external meetings
Occasional travel to CFL and community-based sites
Occasional availability during evenings and weekends to attend events
highly collaborative environment
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life, disability, and 403B retirement plan.
Up to four weeks of paid vacation.
Individual supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.
This is a Full-time non-exempt position at 35 hours per week. Compensation: $42,500-$45,000 per year. Salary Description