Managing Paralegal, Immigrants' Rights

Managing Paralegal, Immigrants' Rights

We are expanding our legal services and recruiting a full-time managing paralegal to join our growing team.

CAIR-Sacramento Valley/Central California is looking for a passionate and talented individual to become our Immigrants' Rights Attorney. Join one of the most dynamic teams serving the American Muslim community. This position aims to increase access to and provide culturally competent immigration legal services to members of the Sacramento Valley immigrant community.

Work Location: Sacramento, CA.

Term: Full-time, occasional evening and weekends required

Position Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $67,000 - $80,000 commensurate with skills and experience

Reports to: Managing Immigrants' Rights Attorney

Requirements: Access to reliable transportation to travel around Sacramento and Central California.

ABOUT US: Join the largest American Muslim civil rights organization at the frontlines in protecting the rights of free speech, to freely practice one's faith, to pursue employment opportunities without harassment, and to live as an active and engaged American without reprisal. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, California (CAIR-CA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. We recognize that our employees are passionate, talented, and are our most valuable resource. With such an important vision to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding, our diverse workforce stands together to demonstrate our values for everyone who chooses to join these efforts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Supervise, manage, train and support paralegal/legal coordinators

· Provide day-to-day support for paralegal activities

· Serve as the main point-of-contact for IRC client questions

· Delegate tasks to paralegals and support for management and oversight

· Develop processes and infrastructure of IRC department

· Cite check, format, produce, and serve litigation documents such as briefs, motions, declarations, deposition summaries, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence

· Cite check and format materials including affidavits, Freedom of Information Act requests, reports, letters, and other documents

· Manage, organize, and prepare exhibits, evidence, correspondence, and other documents for depositions, trials, and other litigation proceedings

· Provide litigation support to attorneys, including with client and witness interviews, as needed

· Conduct research for use in litigation documents and policy presentations; collaborate with other staff in preparing background memoranda and policy presentations on selected litigation and policy issues

· Respond to requests for legal assistance and ensure timely responses to inquiries; utilize and maintain the intake database

· Maintain case files (including documents in document review software), attorney correspondence files, databases, litigation docket and calendars, and timekeeping system

· Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers

· Perform job-related special projects and other duties as assigned by the Managing Attorney and project staff

· Establish and maintain community support for CAIR-SV/CC, including inspiring people to donate

· Some travel to Central California may be required.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of paralegal or related experience

· Paralegal certification preferred

· Department of Justice (DOJ) certified is preferred

· Demonstrated interest in and commitment to racial and social justice

· Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts

· Commitment to the mission of the CAIR

· Excellent research and writing skills, including internet research

· Must take initiative, be highly organized, detail-oriented, strong interpersonal, and time-management skills

· Able to multi-task, demonstrate grace under pressure, and meet deadlines

· Ability to work independently and with a team

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, and familiar with other Microsoft Office programs including MS Excel, Outlook, Power Point and database software.

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CAIR-CA is passionately committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected classifications.

Salary

• $67,000 - $80,000/year