Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice. The Paralegal will provide administrative legal support for a new program under the Long Beach Justice Fund, providing immigration legal services to individuals who have meaningful connections to the City of Long Beach.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and either a paralegal certificate/degree in paralegal studies from an ABA-approved institution or at least 1 year of legal experience under the supervision of a California attorney
- 1–7 years of paralegal experience
- Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in Spanish is strongly preferred
- Experience in immigration law preferred, with particular preference for experience in humanitarian immigration cases and removal defense
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent inter-personal written and oral communication skills
- Comfort and experience working with clients from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, including those with criminal history and/or complex trauma
- Willingness and ability to travel to/from the Long Beach area
- Ability to work independently and engage in creative problem-solving
- Commitment to working well as a member of a collaborative team that includes other advocates, community organizations, and city officials
- Desire to learn and grow as an advocate, and openness to feedback
- Capacity to juggle and prioritize multiple competing tasks
- Commitment to immigrants' rights and the mission of Public Counsel
- Commitment to economic and racial justice, including participating in and advancing the equity and inclusion work at Public Counsel
Benefits
- Medical coverage with an option for 100% employer-paid employee and dependent child(ren)'s premiums
- Dental and vision coverage
- Option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life insurance and disability plans
- Generous paid time off (15-20 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal observance days, 11 paid holidays plus 2 one-week office closures)
- 403(b) retirement plan with an elective employee contribution, and after a year of employment a discretionary employer contribution
- Free on-site parking or public transportation reimbursement
- $45 per pay period for employees who use non-English language skills to perform work duties
- Up to 6 months of parental leave
- Organizational and team wellness activities to build team cohesion and camaraderie
- Professional development support and opportunities
- Annual payment of dues for required licenses or certifications (state bar dues for attorneys) and for a mutually agreed-upon professional organization
