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FULL TIME BI-LINGUAL PARALEGAL
BATAVIA, NY OFFICE
The ECBA Volunteer Lawyers Project, a non-profit legal services organization, seeks a Spanish speaking paralegal for our law office in Batavia, NY.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Perform client intakes and filings, as directed, at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility
Assist attorneys with country conditions research and translations as well as preparing motions, compiling hearing evidence, gathering bond evidence, etc.
Maintain client files
General office support work data entry, filing, photocopying, phones, mail, etc.
Local travel to and from the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility is required as well as occasional trips to the Buffalo office. Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.
Requirements/Skills - Required:
Fluency in Spanish
Ability to collect and manage data
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with VLP staff and a variety of other partners, including volunteer attorneys, student interns and court staff
Excellent verbal and written skills in Spanish and English
Ability to multitask and be flexible in an office with high volume that moves at a quick pace
Must be organized and capable of tracking work carefully for the purpose of grant and contract reporting requirements
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Knowledge of basic office technology such as mailing, faxing, scanning, and copying
Sincere ability and desire to work with low-income immigrants and their families
Positive attitude and a willingness to learn immigration law and procedure
Requirements/Skills Preferred (not required):
Paralegal degree or certificate
Prior immigration law experience and/or prior experience as a paralegal
experience with Microsoft Access
TO APPLY: For further instructions on how to apply to the paralegal position, please visit our website www.ecbavlp.com/contact/employment-opportunities/
We will be accepting applications until the position is filled.
VLP is an equal opportunity employer. Salary depends upon experience. Excellent benefits including fully paid health insurance, a cafeteria plan for dependent care and transportation costs, long term disability insurance, life insurance, 403b plan, Simple Employee Pension Plan, and generous leave time. Employee paid dental insurance is also available. The work atmosphere is congenial, respectful and flexible.
For information on VLP, see www.ecbavlp.com
