About Us
Catholic Charities Boston is a leading provider of comprehensive emergency assistance and long-term economic empowerment for families and individuals. Rooted in a faith mission, we welcome people regardless of faith and circumstance. We address key issues facing our communities, providing food, shelter, resources, affordable childcare, and advocacy while creating pathways to job and housing security. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty by helping individuals and families overcome immediate crises and build sustainable futures.
Visit us at: www.ccab.org.
Paralegal, Immigration Legal Services serves immigrant and refugee families and individuals who are arriving to Massachusetts. Paralegals work under the supervision of seasoned immigration attorneys who represent individuals with a wide range of humanitarian and family-based immigration case matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage a caseload of 35-50 clients under supervision of attorney.
- Provide legal guidance to clients with attorney supervision.
- Meet with clients to conduct intake, prepare applications or petitions, and collect evidence or supporting documentation.
- File required paperwork with USCIS and/or State Department once an attorney has reviewed and approved the application.
- Conduct legal research as relevant or requested by attorneys.
- Provide support to attorney(s) on complex cases.
- Adhere to internal case management policies and procedures.
- Stay abreast of changes in immigration law, executive orders, policy directives and related issues affecting clients.
- Perform administrative tasks, maintain complete and accurate client records, keep detailed case notes, and utilize program management software (LawLogix/Edge).
- Track and prepare case statistics, client stories, and other program-related data as requested by supervisor.
- Participate in community outreach and education activities including immigration group processing workshops.
- Work is performed in an office setting with prolonged periods of sitting and frequent use of computers and other standard office equipment.
- Local travel as needed to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Other related responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with 3-5 years relevant experience required. Education or professional work experience earned outside of the U.S. may be considered.
- Minimum 1-2 experience of working with immigrant or refugee populations.
- Consular processing experience.
- Sensitivity in working with survivors of abuse, trauma, violence or war is required. Experience with providing trauma-informed care and services is preferred.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and responsiveness, commitment to racial justice and equity, and ability to work effectively in multicultural and multilingual workplace with diverse client population required.
- Strong writing, proofreading and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent administrative, data collection, keyboarding and computer skills with keen attention to detail required.
- High proficiency with use of technology including MS Office, e-learning and webinars, database systems and virtual meeting tools.
- Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with co-workers, clients and community.
- Access to reliable vehicle or public transportation for work travel is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual in English, Haitian Creole, Spanish or Vietnamese
Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off (benefits may vary based on position and scheduled hours).
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The base pay range reflects what Catholic Charities reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation in this range may be determined based on other factors, including but not limited to work experience, education and specialty training.
Visit us at: www.ccab.org.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or associate degree with 3-5 years relevant experience
- Minimum 1-2 years experience working with immigrant or refugee populations
- Consular processing experience
- Sensitivity in working with survivors of abuse, trauma, violence or war
- Experience providing trauma-informed care and services
- Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to racial justice and equity
- Strong writing, proofreading and verbal communication skills
- Excellent administrative, data collection, keyboarding and computer skills with attention to detail
- High proficiency with MS Office, e-learning/webinar platforms, database systems and virtual meeting tools
- Ability to use program management software (LawLogix/Edge) and maintain accurate client records
- Access to reliable vehicle or public transportation for work travel
- Bilingual in English and Haitian Creole, Spanish or Vietnamese
What We Do
Our mission is to welcome and serve, with compassion and respect, all those in need by providing life's necessities, education, and advocacy to move families towards self-sufficiency. As one of Massachusetts's largest social service nonprofit organizations, Catholic Charities of Boston serves our most vulnerable neighbors each year, regardless of religion, race, gender, age, disability, or ethnicity. CCAB has five hub locations in Dorchester, Lynn, Brockton, Lowell, and South Boston, with 23 locations supporting families across Eastern Massachusetts. The Agency's four core services assist our clients with: • Basic Needs (food, shelter, living assistance) • Family & Youth Services • Adult Education & Workforce Development • Refugee & Immigrant Services We help our clients move from crisis to stability to self-sufficiency.
