JOB REQUIREMENTS: Paralegal - PARAL002451 Earn up to \$3,000 in
incentive pay during your first year of employment! Are you a motivated,
results-oriented candidate seeking to put your talents, skills, and
experience to work as part of a mission-driven, customer-focused
organization? If so, we invite you to join UMOS\' diverse and dedicated
team of over 1,000 professionals making a positive difference across
more than 60 offices in seven states. Whether you are passionate about
facilitating early childhood development; providing training and career
planning for a parent; aiding a farmworker in accessing basic needs and
new opportunities; educating at-risk individuals in HIV prevention; or
supporting those fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking, UMOS is
the place where you can fulfill your passion for helping families,
businesses, and communities build better futures. Benefits: To support
its team members, UMOS offers highly competitive compensation as well as
a benefits package including: Paid time off that will increase over
your years of service 15 paid holidays annually A robust range of
insurance covering health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term
disability, and accidental death & dismemberment The options to
establish either a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account,
which can be used to cover deductibles, prescriptions, and other
healthcare expenses A variety of support services to promote
well-being through the employee assistance program Retirement plan
options, including 401(k) and Roth IRA, allowing you to make pre-tax or
after-tax contributions. For those participating in the 401(k)
Retirement Plan, UMOS annually contributes at least 3% of employees\'
eligible compensation. Paralegal Job Compensation: \$20.00 to \$23.50
Per Hour (depending on experience). Paralegal Job Responsibilities:
Receive, review, and track victims\' requests and referrals for legal
assistance, schedule intakes, and assist attorneys in preparing for
client meetings, hearings, and trials by providing bilingual support and
interpretation as needed. Assist with tracking referrals, reports,
and services external legal partners provide. Assist with reviewing,
analyzing, and preparing immigration applications, petitions, and other
legal documents for filing in the appropriate forum. Maintain and
adhere to a strict code of confidentiality. Obtain supporting
evidence from law enforcement, assist clients with affidavits, including
translation, and obtain court records and transcripts. Regularly
update the UMOS case management system, including client information,
case tracking information, and client communications; prepare reports
for the Attorneys and DOJ Partially Accredited Representatives.
Maintain complex copy files and documents to support immigration legal
cases. Accurately and efficiently translate documentary evidence
(including affidavits, birth certificates, and others), legal documents,
correspondence, and communication between clients, attorneys, and
external parties accurately and efficiently from Spanish to English.
Facilitation of language line interpretation services for clients who
require this service. Proficient with legal tasks, including
conducting legal research and analysis to support attorneys in case
preparation and strategy development. Assist in drafting legal
memoranda, briefs, reports, and other written submissions in English and
Spanish. Stay abreast of changes in bilingual legal terminology,
procedures, and regulations to effectively communicate and navigate the
legal system on behalf of clients. Performs other duties and
responsibilities to meet agency and program goals and objectives. Tools
& Equipment Used: Phones, computer system. Fax machine, copy
machine, laminator, desktop and/or laptop computer, calculator. First
aid equipment, fire extinguisher. Usage variesby position.
Additional Eligibility Requirements: Employment with UMOS is contingent
upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to
employment. UMOS isan equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national
origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local laws. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS: Paralegal Job Qualifications: Associate degree in
paralegal studies or equivalent work experience as a paralegal required.
Bachelor\'s degree in paralegal studies or a related legal field or
Wisconsin certified paralegal is preferred. One year experience in a
paralegal or other legal position required; one year experience working
in immigration, human trafficking, domestic violence, dating violence,
sexual assault or stalking preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish)
verbal and written is required. A minimum of one year experience with
legal database software is required. Advanced computer skills in
Microsoft Office/Office 365 (especially Word, Excel and Outlook);
ability to learn and apply technology to create efficiencies.
Demonstrated experience serving diverse populations, e.g., in a
trauma-informed environment. Experience with efficiently prioritizing
time-sensitive duties. Must be able to travel in the state and work
irregular hours as needed. Must have access to reliable
transportation, a valid Wisconsin Driver\'s License, and adequate auto
liability insurance. Work Environment, Physical, and Sensory Demands:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands:
- Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend. \
Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 40 pounds. \
Occasionally required to drive. Frequently exposed to moderate
temperature generally encountered in a controlled temperature
environment. Noise level in this work is usually quiet to moderate.
*** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
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Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!
