Amica Center for Immigrant Rights

Paralegal

• Conducts detention facility visits in Virginia (normally 1 overnight visit per month, for 2 full days).
• Conducts know your rights presentations and group workshops.
• Completes intakes with people in Virginia detention facilities eligible for legal services.
• Supports attorneys representing detained and released clients before immigration courts in Virginia, Maryland and remote locations (virtually).
• Assists in developing client and witness declarations, coordination, drafting and preparing filings, country conditions research, and input in case strategy.
• Ensures the timely inputting and accuracy of data and case information into shared databases.
• Takes part in stakeholder relationship activities, including in-person and remote meetings with community groups, governmental bodies and representatives, and other legal service providers.

Senior Paralegal – Know Your Rights Team, Detained Adults Program

• Support Know Your Rights and Direct Representation program.
• Conduct jail visits for know your rights presentations and workshops.
• Assist attorneys with removal proceedings paperwork and case preparation.
• Ensure accurate data input in shared databases.
• Engage in training and advocacy efforts as needed.
• Maintain communication with clients and facility staff.

Senior Paralegal – Know Your Rights Team, Detained Adults Program

Paralegal – Know Your Rights, Direct Representation, Detained Adults Program