Paralegal Coordinator (Immigration Removal Defense)

Base Pay $30.00 - $38.00 / Hour Job Category Paralegal, Legal, Coordinator Employee Type FT Non-Exempt Manage Others Yes The Immigrant Defenders Law Center (“ImmDef”) is a next-generation, social justice law firm that provides high-quality representation and legal services to immigrants in Southern California. Our staff is comprised of advocates and activists from the immigrant rights community who collectively have decades of experience fighting for the rights of immigrants in Southern California and beyond. Our organization was founded with the belief that no immigrant should be forced to go into court alone, and we see our universal representation programs as a first step towards that goal. Learn more about us at ImmDef represents thousands of adults, children and families annually who have multi-faceted, complex and urgent legal needs as they face our unjust immigration system. ImmDef is currently seeking full-time paralegal coordinators to join our team of fearless advocates providing creative and zealous representation to our clients. Paralegals will be joining the largest non‑profit, universal representation model deportation defense team in the state of California. The position will be based at ImmDef’s downtown Los Angeles office. Our staff work collaboratively within our team of managing and directing attorneys, staff attorneys, paralegals, administrative support staff and case managers to provide client-centered, holistic representation. This is a rewarding and exciting position where the successful applicant will be engaged in cutting edge immigration litigation for individual clients with an overarching organizational goal of fighting for a more just immigration system. Requirements Must have a BA or paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program. At least 2 years of experience providing supervision or training preferred. Preferred Education and Experience Experience with deportation defense is a plus. Demonstrated ability to work within a high-volume, busy law office is a plus. Strong organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under pressure required. Language Requirement Spanish language fluency required and will be tested at time of interview. Summary This position is not part of the ImmDef employee union bargaining unit. Compensation starts at $30.00 - $38.00 per hour depending on experience (DOE). Schedule ImmDef’s standard work schedule is 35 hours per week, or 70 hours per pay period. Hybrid Work Schedule: Staff in non-exempt positions at ImmDef are expected to be at an ImmDef worksite a minimum of 4 days per week, with 1 day per week available to work remotely. As a member of ImmDef’s management team, you are expected to schedule your hours and on-site attendance to maximize your availability to your team, serving as a role model for effective work habits and professional conduct. Holidays and Paid Time Off 13 paid holidays 1‑Week paid winter break between Christmas and New Years 15 vacation days per year 15 Sick Days per year Health, Dental and Vision Insurance & FSA At ImmDef, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the health and well‑being of our employees and their families. Health coverage begins at the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We provide generous contributions toward medical, dental, and vision plans for both employees and their dependents. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care FSAs are also available to help manage additional healthcare and childcare expenses. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Employer Matching ImmDef staff are eligible to enroll in our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan after completing three months of employment, allowing employees to contribute pre‑tax earnings toward their retirement goals. Upon completion of three months of service, ImmDef will match 100% of contributions up to 4% of the employee’s eligible compensation. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a 501(c)3, full-time ImmDef staff with qualifying student loans are eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Parking and Transportation Stipends Staff members assigned to an office without free on‑site parking are eligible to receive a parking stipend of up to $105 per month in actual accrued parking or transportation costs, paid through a pre‑tax commuter benefit account. Staff in all offices are eligible to receive a public transportation stipend of up to $100 per month in actual accrued public transportation costs. Cell Phone Stipend ImmDef provides a $15 monthly cell phone stipend to staff members whose job duties require them to consistently work at sites outside of ImmDef offices, or travel between ImmDef worksites, and whose jobs require use of their personal cell phones or communications that cannot be accomplished with ImmDef‑issued equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr ISPOR Open Source Models Special Interest Group