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# Paralegal Children's Protections Project-School Based Help Desk

- **Company:** National Immigrant Justice Center
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $46,000.0 - $53,326.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Office Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, Office365
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us8ddc304551650bd74b30c1ef18fa0171

## About the Role

Responsibility preserves client confidentiality, accounts for client monies, and avoids conflicts of interest.Other duties may be assigned.Skills and Competencies:Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate case records and client files. Effective and compassionate communication skills when working with clients, colleagues, attorneys, and external partners. Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn, immigration processes and case-management practices. Ability to conduct legal research and analysis to support case preparation and attorney review.Qualifications:A bachelor's degree is required. At least one year of experience working with immigrants, refugees, or asylum seekers preferred.This position requires regular communication with clients in Spanish. Candidates must be fluent in Spanish.Strong writing, editing, organizational, and computer
skills required. Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and perform well under strict deadlines.Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.Familiarity with LegalServer or a comparable case management system.How to ApplyPlease Include:Your resumeA brief cover letter that highlights your interest in this role, why the work resonates with you, and any experience that connects to NIJC's mission and the responsibilities of the position.Physical Abilities StatementThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.The person in this position occasionally needs to move about the inside of the office to access filing cabinets, office, machinery, etc.Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine. It is the policy of NIJC not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.For any technical issues please contact recruiting@immigrantjustice.orgBy submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to undergo a comprehensive background check as part of the employment process. This background check will be conducted in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.



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