Paralegal Manager-IRR

Job Description

Job Description

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Catholic Charities of Los Angeles’ Immigration and Refugee Resettlement Services Program was established in 1955 and has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice since 1971. Our DOJ-accredited program provides support and advocacy to vulnerable immigrants and refugees, helping them achieve self-sufficiency, family unity, and successful integration through exceptional legal and social services. We serve the diverse populations of the Los Angeles area by supporting pathways to naturalization and facilitating family reunification. More information about IRR can be found at immigrationrefugee.org/

Responsibilities:

IRR is seeking a Paralegal Manager to oversee the USCIS team within our affirmative immigration legal services program. This role supervises the preparation, review, and filing of family-based and humanitarian immigration matters, including consular processing and USCIS petitions from intake through completion, such as VAWA (I-360), T Visas, U Visas, I-485, I-130, N-400, I-751, I-601, I-131, and related forms.

Key responsibilities include supervising and developing paralegals and support staff, ensuring high-quality legal work, client service excellence, and operational efficiency. The Paralegal Manager will conduct regular one-on-one meetings, review casework for quality control, and support staff professional development.

This position also oversees data management, contract compliance, and grant billing, and coordinates legal consultations and clinics, including off-site and weekend events. Additional duties include developing and delivering training, supporting DOJ accreditation and program compliance, and implementing process improvements to increase program efficiency. The role is an active member of the IRR management team and performs other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, in-office position and requires occasional weekend availability to support legal clinics and community events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate and/or a minimum of five (5) years of relevant legal experience are strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in affirmative immigration legal services within a nonprofit organization and/or law firm preferred.
• Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or interns required.
• Experience with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases strongly preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to take initiative and develop effective systems and programs required.
• Commitment to social justice and advocacy for immigrant communities required.

Catholic Charities offers a wide range of employee benefits to support the total wellness of its employees. Our competitive package provides the flexibility to select the benefits that best meets the employee’s needs. Benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
• Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
• Vacation days – 12 days per year
• Sick time – 10 days per year
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office
• Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event
• Free Parking