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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Paralegal - PARAL001958 DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. 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. Education Required Associates or better in Paralegal Studies. 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. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https: /ars2.equest.com/?response_id=5e1c7a7cd3303ff216df9968e77b9e33 Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!