Temporary Senior Paralegal

Overview

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support KIND's delivery of legal services through case preparation, legal research, and related tasks in support of the legal strategy for the client. The Senior Paralegal could supervise Paralegals and other non-attorney staff as needed and oversee training and development of paralegal staff in collaboration with Staff Attorneys, Senior Attorneys, and Managing Attorneys. This is a remote position based from any location in the U.S.

Base pay range

$25.96 / hr - $32.36 / hr

Responsibilities

• Oversees the overall programmatic function of the KIND office paralegal program
• Onboards, trains, and supervises paralegals, including conducting initial and ongoing training; troubleshoots, reviews, and provides quality assurance of referrals, filings, and pleadings; provides daily support and coaching; conducts regular check-ins and performance evaluations; and ensures high-quality paralegal support to the legal team
• Conducts legal research, completes immigration benefit forms, and drafts affidavits and motions for immigration and state court proceedings in consultation with attorneys
• Maintains accurate and timely file management and data entry in the case management system
• Assists in clients' hearing and adjudicatory interview preparation in coordination with attorneys
• Supervises undergraduate interns and assists with training of legal interns as needed
• Supports professional development of paralegals and staff in collaboration with attorneys and KIND's National Training and Technical Assistance Team
• Tracks and ensures referral and intake metrics under grants and contracts in consultation with attorneys
• Supervises paralegals in intake interviews, phone screenings, intake memos, and presenting cases to attorneys; conducts intakes and screenings as needed
• Assists with pro bono training, including non-attorney team members, through training materials and topic-specific trainings
• Assesses cases for social service needs and assists with social services referrals; liaises with Social Services Coordinators to meet programmatic goals
• For direct representation cases, performs functions of an accredited representative, including client interviews; appears before immigration agencies; drafts and files applications for benefits; maintains current case information and wellbeing updates; ensures regular client check-ins in coordination with attorneys
• For pro bono cases, assists in case audits and ensures timely updates in the case management system; supports targeted pro bono activities with resources and training materials

Qualifications and requirements

Benefits

For a complete list of benefits, please click here.

Wellness

KIND prioritizes wellness through mindfulness and wellness trainings, wellness platforms, Employee Assistance and resilience programs, time away, and office wellness activities. For more information about our wellness initiatives, please visit the provided link.

Application instructions

To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org / join-the-team, along with your resume and cover letter.

Disclaimer : KIND is committed to ethical recruitment and hiring with a no-fees policy. We never charge a fee or ask for money as part of the application process. Interviews are conducted via telephone or video conference. For more information, see KIND employment practices at supportkind.org / join-the-team / kind-employment-practices / .

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