Paralegal Specialist; Bilingual -English​/Spanish

Overview

Pay Rate: $26.90 per hour

Catholic Charities of Baltimore Esperanza Center is currently seeking a Paralegal Specialist (English/Spanish) to support the Immigration Legal Services Program. This position will focus on assisting immigrants engage and advance their immigration legal case. The work schedule is hybrid 3 days from the office and 2 days from home, Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Flexible hours may be available.

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The Esperanza Center provides a welcoming atmosphere, social services, health services, legal support and English as a Second Language (ESL) to immigrants in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The center’s staff offers assistance with employment, English proficiency, legal services, and access to primary and urgent health care and referral services. The health services are offered in partnerships with area hospitals and medical schools.)

• Coordinates and schedules legal clinics, assists with registration and intake, and manages client flow; directs immigrants to additional resources, assigns community volunteers, and provides interpretation services for volunteer attorneys.
• Organizes and conducts Know Your Rights presentations to the community, delivering accurate and accessible legal information.
• Tracks and summarizes data related to clients served and uses insights to improve services and demonstrate impact of legal clinics.
• Shares referral information and resources with immigrants seeking legal help.
• Enhances community awareness of resources, including brief legal advice clinics, case placement services and relevant city and state programs as well as social service resources.
• In limited cases, prepares forms for USCIS and EOIR under the supervision of Immigration Legal Services attorneys.
• Develops and implements outreach strategies to connect unrepresented immigrants in removal proceedings to available legal services and resources.
• Provides data and other pertinent information to the Managing Attorney for grant reporting duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree.
• One (1) year paralegal or law-related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Proficient in English and Spanish, with advanced reading, writing, and speaking skills at a professional level.
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening and clear verbal and written exchanges.
• Discretion, tact, and professionalism; maintains confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Service-oriented with a focus on resolving client concerns professionally.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Patience and composure when working with children and interacting with parents.
• Proficiency with computer systems and software, including Windows, web browsers, Outlook; knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and One Drive is preferred.

• Hybrid work options are available, contingent upon business needs and performance expectations in alignment with the Agency’s policy.
• Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods as required to complete tasks.
• Ability to move or lift up to 20 lbs as necessary.
• Engaging in communication with others through speaking, listening, writing, or electronic methods to ensure clear understanding.
• Repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers (e.g., typing and data entry).
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or travel to various locations as required.
• Ability to assess the accuracy, neatness, and completeness of work to meet quality standards.
• Hearing and vision abilities sufficient to observe and communicate with others.

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Mandatory & Free Leave
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer