Paralegal, Pro Bono

Amica Center for Immigrant Rights is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing legal assistance to immigrants. The Pro Bono Program Paralegal will support administrative duties to optimize case placements with pro bono attorneys and maintain accurate records on all Pro Bono Program activities. Responsibilities Complete administrative or data-entry tasks related to Pro Bono Program activity. Examples include (1) case recordkeeping in the LegalServer data management platform and Excel spreadsheets, (2) tracking program activities such as trainings and presentations, (3) maintaining records relating to our relationships with law firms, pro bono attorneys, and other nonprofit immigration legal services providers Work externally with pro bono partners and internally with Amica Center staff to gather and analyze information on the impact of the pro bono program during various time periods Provide support for meetings or events, including external presentations or trainings Redact briefs and other resources for sharing with pro bono teams Skills Experience with the LegalServer data management platform is strongly preferred Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent communication skills Self-starter attitude and proactive problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Willingness to perform administrative work, such as tracking and analyzing pro bono cases or hours, that advances the mission of the organization Experience with a variety of technology platforms and tools -- including the Microsoft Office suite (SharePoint/OneDrive, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word), Foxit (or similar pdf editing and redacting platforms), Canva, and Notion Demonstrated ability to stay calm, professional, and supportive while handling multiple tasks Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence Flexibility in scheduling One year of working experience as a paralegal, legal program assistant, or in a similar position Benefits Free gym access located in Washington, D.C or Baltimore, MD (dependent on employee’s primary office) Flexible working hours after successful completion of trainings and with approval of supervisor Pre-tax commuter benefits for those living in the DMV Subsidized health, dental insurance, and vision insurance (Amica Center pays a very high rate of the insurance package, for which we can provide additional information) Life Insurance valued at $50,000, as well as long- and short-term disability The option to set up a Flexible Spending Account High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a one-time employer contribution of $350 to the Health Savings Account (HSA) The option to set up a 403(b) account (the equivalent of a 401(k) account for non-profits) which the organization has the option, for all employees on an annual basis, to match at a certain percentage after one year of continuous employment Paid time off includes: 23 personal days per calendar year Up to 20 days of sick time per calendar year 7 hours of volunteer time off Federal holidays Paid winter break closure 12 weeks of parental leave Company Overview Amica Center for Immigrant Rights engages in unwavering legal defense and strategic litigation for immigrants facing detention or deportation, regardless of background, because everyone has the right to be free, safe, and supported. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Washington, DC, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is