The Organization
Oasis Legal Services is a nonprofit legal services organization with offices in Berkeley and Fresno, California. We proudly provide quality legal immigration services to under-represented low-income LGBTQ+ communities. Founded in May 2017, Oasis is now one of the country's largest providers of immigration services to the LGBTQ+ community and serves over 800 clients a year. We specialize in affirmative asylum cases as well as VAWA, lawful permanent residency, citizenship, and family petition applications. In addition to direct representation, we provide case management and other social services to at-risk clients and partner with community-based organizations from around the nation on education and advocacy projects that benefit the LGBTQ+ immigrant community.
The Position
Oasis Legal Services is seeking a Fresno-based Paralegal to support in the representation of LGBTQ+ immigrants in affirmative asylum and related immigration matters. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with strong writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills who works with a trauma informed lens. We are looking for someone who works well in a fast-paced collaborative environment and has experience providing immigration services and conducting outreach to low-income people along with a demonstrated commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. This position has exciting opportunities for growth and professional development, including organizational support to apply for Department of Justice Accreditation to represent clients in their immigration cases.
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
The Organization
Oasis Legal Services is a nonprofit legal services organization with offices in Berkeley and Fresno, California. We proudly provide quality legal immigration services to under-represented low-income LGBTQ+ communities. Founded in May 2017, Oasis is now one of the country's largest providers of immigration services to the LGBTQ+ community and serves over 800 clients a year. We specialize in affirmative asylum cases as well as VAWA, lawful permanent residency, citizenship, and family petition applications. In addition to direct representation, we provide case management and other social services to at-risk clients and partner with community-based organizations from around the nation on education and advocacy projects that benefit the LGBTQ+ immigrant community.
The Position
Oasis Legal Services is seeking a Fresno-based Paralegal to support in the representation of LGBTQ+ immigrants in affirmative asylum and related…
This is a full-time, at-will, non-exempt position. Compensation is $31-34 an hour commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. Generous vacation and holiday package. Retirement benefits. Professional development opportunities available.
This is a full-time, at-will, non-exempt position. Compensation is $31-34 an hour commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. Generous vacation and holiday package. Retirement benefits. Professional development opportunities available.
Fluency in spoken and written Spanish required
Fluency in spoken and written Spanish required