Senior Paralegal – Know Your Rights Team, Detained Adults Program

Amica Center for Immigrant Rights

Senior Paralegal supporting the Know Your Rights and Direct Representation program at Amica Center for Immigrant Rights. Conducting detention facility visits and supporting legal representation for detained individuals.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Maryland, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $51,500 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Written and oral Spanish proficiency required.
Valid driver's license.
Comfortable operating a vehicle upon hiring.
Availability to work occasional weekend/evening hours to accommodate client needs.
Preference for applicants with proficiency in Office 365 and LegalServer.
Two years of experience working as a paralegal or similar role involving experience with trauma-informed client support, immigration law, and detention.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Personal time off
Sick time off
Volunteer time off
Federal holidays
Winter break closure
Parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

immigration lawtrauma-informed client supportcase strategy developmentdata accuracyfiling preparationcountry conditions researchclient declaration drafting

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship buildingworkshop facilitationclient supportteam collaboration

Certifications

valid driver's license