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Position Title: Paralegal
Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Department: Immigration Legal Services
Position Type: Part-Time (up to 15 hours/week), Non-Exempt
Work Setting: Hybrid
Reports To: Managing Attorney
Pay Range: $23/hour
Total Compensation:
In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:
Time Away from Work:
Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:
Position Overview:
Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) is one of four refugee resettlement agencies in San Diego County, a Department of Justice Recognized organization, and a core partner of the San Diego Rapid Response Network (SDRRN) - a group of 40 immigrant rights and social service organizations, attorneys and community leaders who educate, protect and assist immigrant individuals and families – including refugees and asylum seekers – with legal support and social services. JFS has a large Immigration Legal Services Department (ILSD) where it not only coordinates the legal services for SDRRN, but also has a large team of lawyers, DOJ accredited representatives, and support staff working on a wide range of services for low-income and vulnerable immigrants in San Diego and Imperial counties. This position will work within the ILSD team at JFS. The ILSD team specializes in removal defense, family-based petitions and applications, administrative relief, naturalization, and humanitarian relief. The ILSD team has experience and regularly practices immigration law before Department of Homeland Security (DHS), such as with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Border Patrol (BP) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), as well as before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) at the San Diego, Otay Mesa and Imperial Immigration Courts and Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The ILSD team also represents clients in relevant immigration matters before San Diego Superior Court on probate guardianship matters. The ILSD is also the legal service provider which coordinates the Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) program at 2 CA State Universities – San Diego State and CSU San Marcos, in addition to 9 community colleges in San Diego and Imperial counties.
The Paralegal will undergo a training certification program to become a Department of Justice Accredited Representative, for partial accreditation. Under the supervision of the Managing Attorney, the Paralegal will be responsible for providing direct support to all ILSD’s programs but may focus most of the time on the Affirmative Services and Higher Education Legal Services Programs. The Paralegal must have the skills and experience listed below.
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Managing Attorney, the Paralegal will be responsible to
Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:
Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have:
Important Notice:
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
About Jewish Family Service of San DiegoJewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Part Time
Social & Legal Services
$89k-109k (estimate)
05/22/2024
05/27/2024
jfssd.org
SAN DIEGO, CA
100 - 200
1918
MICHAEL HOPKINS
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
Founded in 1918, Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, healthier, more resilient San Diego. Every day, people turn to JFS because they need someone in their corner. We welcome everyone with dignity, compassion, and respect. We start by helping people access the resources to stabilize their situation. Then, we work together to create a plan based on personal and family goals. With an approach rooted in supportive personal relationships and strong community partnerships, we deliver services that foster the health, s...kills, confidence, and resilience of every person we serve. Over time, our clients build the foundation of economic stability, personal wellbeing, and community connection that empowers them to thrive. We believe that by working together to improve the lives of individuals and families, we can strengthen our whole community. With great people, strong values, a focused mission, and a supportive community, theres no limit to what we can do together. To learn how you can join us in Moving Forward Together, visit www.jfssd.org.
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