Part-time Paralegal

Job Summary

Pilsen Neighbors Community Council (PNCC) efforts in leading and organizing around issues in different areas, such as social and restorative justice, immigration, education, and housing have been successful.PNCC organizing philosophy will continue with the new Leadership Development Institute (LDI) building whose mission is to continue building our community leaders but as a transformation institute, that will provide a more impactful meaning to the people working in it and to the community.

One of the layers of the LDI is the Latino Legal Institute (LLI) – The work of the LLI involves restorative justice, to advocate for fairness, humanity, and equity throughout the transformational justice system with a primary focus on those affected by the system. A space that offers Pro-Bono legal services on different issues that our community may face (immigration, driver's license reinstatement, cannabis expungement.

Under the general supervision of a licensed attorney, the paralegal performs a variety of specialized legal tasks. Gather and analyze immigration policies and relevant documents. Provide the community with legal literacy workshops. Maintains records and files.Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MUST BE BILINGUAL and fluent IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH; Ability to Translate Spanish to English
• Graduation from an accredited college with an associate degree or higher-level is required
• One - Two years of experience as a Paralegal is required.

-Or-

• Successful completion of a certified paralegal training program accredited by the American Bar Association. Or PostSecondary program Certification with law related courses.
• One (1) year of paralegal experience working in criminal law, or local, or federal government.

Knowledge, skills, abilities and other Characteristics

Extensive knowledge and use of legal research databases. Immigration law knowledge. General knowledge of record keeping and report preparation and procedures. Strong skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and/or the latest software used for legal research. Excellent oral communication and writing skills. Strong database and management skills. Ability to manage caseload from intake process to the completion of filing. Ability to keep clients on progress with their cases. Community advocacy by hosting workshops such as Know Your Rights. Ability to be able to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines. Maintains confidentiality of paralegal -client relationship. Ability to work independently. Must be detail-oriented, able to multitask and have strong organizational skills.