During this current situation with COVID-19, the ABA will
continue to accept and process applications for job opportunities.  We
will conduct our recruitment process via alternative means (virtual interviews)
for the time being.

The ABA recruits employees seeking opportunities for challenging and substantive work defending liberty and pursuing justice in the U.S. and around the world.  The ABA offers competitive employment benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k), commuter benefits, and more.

Job Summary
Serves as a mentor and trains paralegals, legal assistants, and other legal support staff. Provides substantive case and court support to attorneys and accredited representatives. Prepares legal filings and documents (e.g., client affidavits, pleadings, motions, etc.) as directed.

 

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

-Serves as a mentor and trains paralegals, legal assistants, and other legal support staff.

-Provides paralegal support and assistance to assigned legal staff. Prepares legal filings and documents (e.g., immigration applications, correspondence, translations, etc.) as directed.

-Assesses the urgency of situations and determines appropriate actions, monitors status of pending items, and provides updates/feedback to appropriate legal team members.

-Oversees client case files as directed by staff attorneys and Accredited Representatives. Monitors case activities and maintains the data integrity of case management systems.

-Accesses, processes, and ensures the confidentiality and control of client information.

-Assists with referral of clients to pro bono counsel, as directed. Conducts and assists with coordination and tracking of other legal services, as necessary.

-Performs other related duties as required.

 

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

-Associates degree or higher education from an accredited U.S. institution in paralegal

studies, criminal justice, political science or related field, or three years’ experience as a Paralegal.

-One or more years of experience as a Paralegal.

-Fluent in English and Spanish in written and spoken forms.

-Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Google tools.

-Must be able to pick up on client visual and verbal cues.

-Have reliable transportation to travel to off-site work locations.

-Must be insurable and have an acceptable driving record.

-Ability to travel to and enter care provider facilities funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families, United States Department of Health and Human Services which provide housing and services to unaccompanied children.
-Provision of legal services to unaccompanied children in such care provider facilities.
-In accordance with the federal regulation, background check will be required for this position.

 

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

-Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or higher in paralegal studies, criminal justice, political science or related field and one year experience as a Paralegal.

-Current certificate of completion of an ABA-approved paralegal program.

-Prior work experience with children, particularly from Central America and including Mayan language speaking populations.

-Prior volunteer, community, or work experience regarding immigration or detention.

-Prior non-profit experience, particularly involving immigration detention.

The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association please call 312-988-5188.

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, IL, IN, DC, MD, VA, and TX.  Residency requirements may apply. 

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