Job Description

ORGANIZATION HISTORY AND MISSION

The MinKwon Center for Community Action is a dynamic, mission-driven, and people-powered nonprofit organization that serves, educates, and organizes the Korean American, Asian Pacific American (APA), and immigrant communities in New York and around the country. The MinKwon Center offers free assistance with public benefits, health insurance enrollment, and taxes; provides free legal representation for immigration and housing, promotes civic participation with voter and census registration and outreach, and organizes campaigns with other local, state, and federal coalitions. By prioritizing the needs and voices of low-income, undocumented, youth, senior, and limited English proficient residents, we are building a multilingual, multi-generational base of engaged community members to achieve social and economic justice for all.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dedicated and talented individual to fill a position as a temporary Paralegal. This is a full-time, one-year position - an extension of the position will be subject to the availability of additional funding and satisfactory performance.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct comprehensive immigration screenings to assess eligibility for services and legal benefits and answer client inquiries.
• Assist staff attorneys with immigration applications and cases.
• Conduct legal research and drafting of supporting documents for cases.
• Process immigration-related correspondence and manage routine client communications.
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date notes in case management system, and in physical and electronic files.
• Work with MinKwon’s development staff on immigration grants deliverables and reporting.
• Provide ongoing administrative and operational support to the immigration legal services team.

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of the following:

• Interest and experience in working with immigrant communities
• Expertise and experience in immigration law
• Proficiency in a second language
• Ability to manage a diverse and high caseload and deadlines efficiently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well both independently and in teams
• Strong commitment to public service; non-profit experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum required qualifications for this position include the following:

• Chinese or Spanish fluency is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and conducting research.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and with limited English proficient communities.
• Experience with data entry.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@minkwon.org.

Please write ‘Paralegal’ in the email subject line, and please specify in your email how you found out about this position. (website, LinkedIn, Indeed, Facebook, etc.) Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled and this posting is removed. Due to the high volume of applications, the MinKwon Center will only contact applicants who have been selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The MinKwon Center for Community Action does not discriminate against current or prospective employees based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, family or dependent status, criminal record, disability, mental illness, sexual orientation, genetics, active military, credit score and history, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This is a union bargaining unit position represented for collective bargaining purposes by TWU Local 241.

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