Description
About Us
Catholic Charities Boston is a leading provider of comprehensive emergency assistance and long-term economic empowerment for families and individuals. Rooted in a faith mission, we welcome people regardless of faith and circumstance. We address key issues facing our communities, providing food, shelter, resources, affordable childcare, and advocacy while creating pathways to job and housing security. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty by helping individuals and families overcome immediate crises and build sustainable futures.
Visit us at: www.ccab.org.
Paralegal, Immigration Legal Services servesimmigrant and refugee families and individuals who are arriving to Massachusetts. Paralegals work under the supervision of seasoned immigration attorneys whorepresentindividuals with a wide range of humanitarian andfamily-basedimmigration case matters.
Full time role: 37.5 hours a week M-F
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or associatedegree with 3-5 years relevant experiencerequired. Education or professional work experience earned outside of the U.S. may be considered.
Minimum 1-2 experience of working with immigrant or refugee populations.
Consular processing experience.
Sensitivity in working with survivors of abuse, trauma,violenceor war isrequired. Experience with providing trauma-informed care and services is preferred.
Demonstrated cultural competence and responsiveness, commitment to racial justice and equity, and ability to work effectively inmulticulturaland multilingual workplace with diverse client populationrequired.
Strong writing,proofreadingand verbal communication skills.
Excellent administrative, data collection,keyboardingand computer skills with keen attention to detailrequired.
Highproficiencywith useof technology including MS Office, e-learning and webinars, databasesystemsand virtual meeting tools.
Ability toestablishand maintain a positive and professional relationship with co-workers,clientsand community.
Access to reliablevehicleor public transportation for work travel isrequired.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual in English, Haitian Creole, Spanish or Vietname
