Bilingual: Spanish- English required
About the Position:
We are seeking an Immigration Paralegal with a strong background in processing cases that require psychological evaluation, including:
I-601, I-918, I-589, N-648, T-Visa, VAWA, and cancellation of removal
This role is essential in strengthening a program that combines legal and psychological expertise to support petitions requiring evaluations for humanitarian-based immigration relief. You will collaborate closely with clinical psychologists and referring attorneys, guiding our team's efforts to ensure each revaluation meets legal standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with our clinical psychologists and referring law firms to review and process referred clients' intake forms and petitions.
- Provide insights on the requirements and nuances of report requirement for immigration cases.
- Serve as the program’s bilingual (Spanish-English) interpreter for clients' consultations, ensuring clear communication between clients and psychologists.
- Lead the advancement of program protocols, best practices, and guidelines for integrating legal and psychological perspectives into evaluation reports.
- Review and provide feedback on psychological evaluation drafts, ensuring compliance with immigration standards and optimizing report impact.
Qualifications:
- Certified Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of experience in U.S. immigration law and extensive experience in processing psychological evaluation reports for the above-mentioned petitions.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, with experience interpreting in legal and mental health contexts.
- Strong knowledge of immigration law requirements for psychological evaluation reports across various humanitarian case types.
- Proven experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, ideally in program development or legal-psychological consultation roles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills emphasizing culturally competent, client-centered service.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to strengthen and shape a meaningful program, joining a multidisciplinary team committed to supporting clients with complex humanitarian immigration cases. Your expertise will help elevate the quality and impact of psychological evaluation reports by merging legal and psychological perspectives, strengthening the support available for individuals seeking relief through humanitarian immigration channels.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 10 per week
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Work from home
Schedule:
Work Location: Remote
