Paralegal providing investigation and litigation support to the False Claims Division of the Attorney General's Office. Working closely with attorneys on a diverse range of cases regarding fraudulent business conduct.
About the role
- Paralegal assisting detained unaccompanied children in legal screening and presentations. Provides critical support to attorneys while working within immigration legal services at JFCS in Pittsburgh.
Responsibilities
- Travel to detention facilities to provide Know Your Rights presentations to unaccompanied children.
- Provide initial legal screening to unaccompanied children and review with attorneys to help determine appropriate relief options.
- Act as a point of contact with the shelter staff to arrange for scheduling and obtaining requisite information.
- Be responsible for timely reporting and managing data in the database as required under the contract.
- Work under attorney direction to assist unaccompanied children to complete forms, draft affidavits and prepare for court.
- Maintain client immigration files, both paper and electronic files to ensure they are complete and up-to-date.
- Clear, professional and appropriate communication with clients, staff and U.S. government officials.
- Participate in staff development and training opportunities provided by JFCS in order to stay abreast of changes and best practices.
- Enter and submit timesheets in a timely manner (weekly).
- Attend all department meetings, attend other meetings and trainings as required.
- Assume other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Bilingual in Spanish and English required
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required
- Be alert to cross-cultural interference in dealing with clients and be culturally sensitive.
- Two years’ experience working in the legal field is helpful
- Experience working with children and sensitivity to the needs of victims of trauma is essential.
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