Inclusion of a cover letter and a current resume are required. 

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home. 

  The primary purpose of the CWS Lancaster Paralegal is to provide legal support to the CWS Lancaster Immigration Legal Services Program and assist attorneys and/or DOJ Accredited Representatives in providing representation and follow-up services to eligible refugees, asylees, lawful permanent residents (LPRs), and other immigrants.

 

Meet with clients to gather initial information and assist attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives in preparing applications for various immigration benefits for refugees, asylees, lawful permanent residents (LPRs), and other immigrants.

 

¨ Perform follow up with clients, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the immigration courts, and other key players.

¨ Prepare motions and pleadings for filing with the immigration courts;

¨ Maintain accuracy in client case files and case logs; update attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives on case status;

¨ Provide some administrative support to the CWS Lancaster Immigration Legal Services team, including communicating with clients, scheduling appointments, entering data in case management systems, and creating and organizing files;

¨ Compile client application packets for various immigration benefits in an accurate fashion to ensure that all required evidence and documentation is attached;

¨ Assist in maintaining statistics and records to track Immigration Legal Services program results;

¨ Conduct legal research for specific immigration cases and present in an organized and well-written manner;

¨ Perform other duties as requested.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor of Arts strongly preferred.

 

Experience: Two years of work or volunteer experience with asylum seekers, refugees, asylees, and other immigrants. At least one year (or two academic semesters) of experience as a paralegal or intern in a law office or non-profit legal services environment is preferred.

 

Other Skills:

 

Spanish language skills are required for this position. The successful candidate must be highly detail-oriented and possess superior organizational and task management abilities. Respect for client confidentiality. Strong computer literacy, with knowledge of word processing and database applications, and ability to use standard office equipment in performing varied activities. Superior written and verbal communication skills. 

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:    
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan                                               
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance                                                  
- Generous Paid Time Off (21 Paid Days Off; 27 Days after 2 Years)  
- 14 Official Holidays  
- Sick Time Off (12 Accrued monthly)                                      
- Life Insurance and AD&D                                             
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability                                                  
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)                                                 
- Health Savings Account                                               
- Flexible Spending Accounts      
- Commuter Benefits