What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Paralegal position at Luminus?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
LUMINUS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing or service in the military.
Immigration Paralegal Legal Services Overview - Luminus Immigration Paralegal’s provide day-to-day support to our clients through intake screenings; communications; creatin, maintaining, and closing client files; assisting with the preparation of applications and document submissions; contract process and fee collection; and meeting deadlines as prescribed by courts and governmental agencies.
The Luminus Legal department is newly re-opened to assisting legal clients and it’s an exciting time to join the team. We are looking for team members that support Luminus’ Vision of a community that welcomes new American neighbors, values their cultures, understands and addresses their needs, celebrates their achievements and elevates their voices.
The Luminus Network, Inc is a non-profit located in Columbia, Maryland that empowers immigrants, refugees, asylees and other individuals and families with legal immigration services. At Luminus, our Core Values : Community, Trustworthy, Inclusive, Sustainable, and Supportive; drive our work and guide our commitment to excellence.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position, in office, reporting to the Legal Director.
Essential duties include, but are not limited to :
- Follow policies and procedures for case management and matters
- Conduct Intake Screenings and regular client meetings
- Communicating with clients.
- Coordinate with clients on document acquisition for affirmative applications and case matters.
- Preparing applications and petitions for immigration or citizenship
- Supporting legal clinic events
- Tracking and summarizing data related to clients served and effectiveness of the program and events.
- Collaborating with other Luminus programs to ensure clients have access to additional non-legal services.
- Attending information and training sessions to remain up to date on current immigration law.
In addition to the skills above, the Immigration Paralegal must be creative and flexible in meeting the needs of clients in today’s political and COVID19 environment and excel as a problem solver, giving specific attention to the protection and confidentiality needs of the immigrants served.
Requirements : Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Compensation : $22.00-$25.00 per hour / 40 hours week / 8 : 45am-5 : 15pm Benefits : Medical / Dental / Vision / 401K / Paid Time Off
Salary : $22 - $25
