THE ROLE:The Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact checking; and trial preparation.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.• Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.• Performs other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Must have well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal• Must be neat, organized, and accurate• Must be able to work well under pressure and be comfortable in a multicultural setting• Must be able to multitask and set priorities• Must be able to maintain confidentiality• Have respectful, open, unbiased, and accepting attitude toward clients and their familiesEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree is required. Paralegal certificate is preferred. Two years of experience as an immigration paralegal, especially asylum experience, is preferred. Benefits:We offer a full benefits package with options for medical and dental insurance. Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year, with an increase up to 3 weeks in the second year (based on hours worked). Up to 2 ½ weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 10 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year. A 403(b) Retirement plan with a matching program after meeting eligibility requirements. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you with free and confidential counseling, financial, and support services. Mileage and expense reimbursement is also provided.