Immigration Law Paralegal

Overview

Justice North is a nonprofit civil legal aid organization providing free legal services to low-income individuals across northern Minnesota. Formed through the merger of Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota and Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota, Justice North serves clients in both urban and rural communities with a commitment to equity, dignity, and meaningful access to justice.

Justice North provides a full range of poverty law services and works in close partnership with courts, community organizations, and service providers to help clients achieve safety, stability, and long-term solutions to legal problems. Recognizing the growing needs of immigrant and New American communities across the region, Justice North is establishing a new Immigration Law Unit to expand access to high-quality immigration legal services in northern Minnesota.

Justice North seeks an Immigration Law Paralegal to work with an Immigration Attorney and support the organization’s newly established Immigration Law Unit. This position will provide essential legal and administrative support to an immigration attorney representing eligible clients in immigration matters. Justice North will participate in Minnesota’s Immigration Hub, a statewide collaboration expanding access to high-quality immigration legal services for immigrant and New American communities.

This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with legal aid and community partners to serve rural and underserved areas across Greater Minnesota.

The preferred location for this position is Clay County (Moorhead), but other locations within the 33 county Justice North service area would be considered. The office the paralegal resides closest to will serve as their primary base for in-person work, collaboration, supervision, and community engagement. While some work may be completed remotely, a consistent physical presence is required for client meetings, outreach events, trainings, and coordination with community partners.

• Under the supervision of an Immigration Attorney, the Immigration Law Paralegal will:

• Conduct initial client interviews and assist with intake, eligibility screening, and issue spotting for immigration legal services;

• Prepare and organize immigration filings, including forms, affidavits, declarations, cover letters, and supporting documentation;

• Draft correspondence and assist with preparation of applications, petitions, motions, and responses submitted to USCIS, immigration courts, and other agencies;

• Maintain accurate and complete case files, track deadlines, manage document collection, and ensure timely filings;

• Maintain frequent contact with clients to gather information, explain documentation requirements, assist with affidavit preparation, and provide case updates;

• Assist attorneys with preparation for immigration court hearings and USCIS interviews, including compiling exhibits, preparing case summaries, and organizing evidence;

• Attend hearings, interviews, outreach events, or clinics with attorneys as needed and provide logistical and client-support assistance;

• Establish and maintain relationships with community partners, advocates, and service providers serving immigrant and New American communities;

• Participate in trainings, workshops, and continuing education related to immigration law, trauma-informed advocacy, and cultural competency;

• Comply with timekeeping requirements, organizational policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.

• Prior paralegal experience is required; immigration law experience is strongly preferred;

• DOJ Recognition and Accreditation (R&A) is preferred but not required at the time of application. Candidates must be willing to work with Justice North to apply for DOJ accreditation within 6 months of hire. Justice North will support training and the accreditation process.

• Experience working with low-income, immigrant, or vulnerable populations and demonstrated cultural humility and sensitivity;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with careful attention to detail and accuracy;

• Ability to manage multiple…