[Hamp-law] Immigration Assistance Job, Paralegal/ Brooklyn NY (fwd)

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Paralegal

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Brooklyn, New York, 11226, United States
Posted by: CAMBA
Job Category: Direct social services, Legal
Salary: competitive
Last day to apply: April 13, 2009
Last updated: February 12, 2009
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: February 12, 2009
Area of Focus: Law and Legal Assistance

Description:
CAMBA Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) is the legal services arm of the CAMBA,
Inc. Through the Immigration Assistance Program, CAMBA provides
immigration counseling to more than 1,000 individuals yearly on such
issues as family sponsorship, naturalization and asylum applications,
battered-spouse petitions, and other matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The person filling this position
is expected, under general supervision, to: (1) research the law; (2)
investigate facts; (3) prepare documents to assist attorneys; including
the following:

Assist clients in completing CAMBA intake applications and forms.
Conduct legal intake and assessment of client’s situations and needs.
Conduct home visits in order to perform intake and follow-up services.
Assist clients in completing applications for benefits and entitlements,
adjustments of status, citizenship, etc. and may process applications on
clients' behalf.
Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial
decisions, legal articles, legal codes, etc.
Prepare legal documents such as letters of advocacy, affidavits, and
forms for administrative hearings
Investigate facts and law of case to determine causes of action/defenses
and prepare case accordingly.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive document/client files including up
to date case note documentation.
Deliver or direct delivery of legal documents to court clerk in
immigration court.
Follow up with clients and other organizations regarding client progress
toward legal goals.
Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate
fully in their own legal process.
Act as client liaison/advocate to coordinate with internal and external
programs and agencies to make referrals and to ensure integrated
services delivery regarding such matters as domestic violence, housing,
immigration, etc.

Additional Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Associate’s Degree (A.A.) and two years applicable experience or
Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) and/or equivalent experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Prior experience working with immigration field preferred.

How to Apply:
Please write "Paralegal" in subject of e-mail.

Please send resume and cover letter to:
submitresumes at CAMBA.org

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