Job Announcement: Paralegal
Charlotte, NC
Job #340
Background:
Legal Aid of North
Carolina’s
Battered Immigrant Project (BIP) is seeking a full-time
paralegal in its Charlotte
office to work with immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual
assault, and human trafficking.
Legal Aid of North
Carolina (LANC)
is a statewide, nonprofit 501(c)3 law firm that provides free legal
services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure
equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic
opportunity. LANC operates in all 100 counties in
North Carolina
through 24 geographically based offices. The
BIP is a specialized project within LANC to provide
linguistically and culturally appropriate services to immigrant
victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
The
BIP provides immigration assistance to clients throughout the
entire state and also assists immigrant clients with other issues
related to their abuse.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Interviewing and directly assisting clients under the
supervision of a licensed attorney, drafting affidavits for clients
and supporting witnesses, preparing immigration applications,
obtaining supporting evidence from law enforcement and social
services organizations, assisting victims of human trafficking with
non-immigration matters such as procurement of housing and public
benefits, and general litigation support (including filing court
documents and interfacing with court and administrative personnel).
The paralegal will be expected to participate in community education
activities outside of the office.
Qualifications:
Completion of at least two (2) years of college or a
two-year paralegal training program or related work experience in a
legal setting or community-based organization required. Commitment
to social justice and legal advocacy for the poor preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Fluency in Spanish is required.
Salary:
$25,000+ DOE. Excellent leave and health benefits. Relaxed
office atmosphere.
Application Deadline:
Mail cover letter, resume and three (3)
professional references to:
Rona Karacaova
LANC-BIP
1431 Elizabeth Avenue
Charlotte, NC
28204
OR, by E-mail to:
ronak@legalaidnc.org
*Legal
Aid of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer.*
Minorities, women, the elderly and the disabled are encouraged to apply.
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Mission Statement
Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm
that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income
people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove
legal barriers to economic opportunity.