Center for Family Life Is Hiring A Legal Navigator/Paralegal & Workshop Leader

Join Our Team as a Legal Navigator / Workshop Leader! 🌟

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park is looking for a dedicated full-time Immigration Navigator and Workshop Leader to support our immigrant communities through legal assistance, workshops, and community outreach.

Position Overview

• Job Type: Full-time
• Title: Legal Navigator / Workshop Leader
• Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
• Reports To: Program Director
• Program: Legal Support Center - Special Initiative for New Arrivals
• Compensation: $47,000 - $60,000 per year 💰
• Contract Duration: Ends on 6/30/2027

About the Role

Located in Sunset Park Brooklyn, CFLSP’s Immigration Legal Support Center (formerly ActionNYC), in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), offers free legal services to immigrants. As an Immigration Navigator, you will provide essential paralegal support, facilitate workshops on emergency preparedness and guardianship planning, and assist immigrants throughout NYC.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals aiming to pursue law school or develop careers in legal or paralegal fields. Join our dedicated team to make a meaningful impact! 🚀

Key Responsibilities 📝

• Legal Assistance: Provide pro se support for relief applications such as Asylum, TPS, Work Authorization, and Juvenile Status, under attorney supervision.
• Client Intake: Conduct trauma-informed, comprehensive intakes to determine eligibility for immigration relief.
• Documentation: Assist clients in obtaining necessary documents for their applications.
• Workshops: Facilitate two monthly workshops on emergency preparedness and guardianship planning using standard curricula.
• Client Coordination: Work closely with the Special Initiative team to provide integrated services.
• Referrals: Refer clients for additional legal or social services outside the scope of our program.
• Community Outreach: Attend events to share information and raise awareness.
• Service Delivery: Offer on-site and community-based services as needed.
• Training & Development: Complete legal training and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Administrative Tasks: Maintain case files, complete documentation, and track outcomes.
• Meetings & Collaboration: Attend staff meetings, supervision, and collaborate across programs for holistic support.
• Special Opportunities: Potential to become a BIA Accredited Representative upon training and eligibility.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications 🎓

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent community/professional experience
• Bilingual in Spanish and English required
• Experience with community service and/or immigration work is a plus
• Proficient in data entry and MS Office applications
• Ability to work independently with flexibility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends for community events
• Initiative, motivation, and eagerness to learn

Relationship & Engagement 🌍

Build and nurture daily interactions with colleagues and supervisors, communicate effectively with clients and partners, and demonstrate cultural sensitivity. We value mutual respect, growth mindset, and the ability to meet clients where they are.

Working Conditions 🏢

• Spend significant time at a desk on a computer and in one-on-one client meetings
• Participate in internal and external meetings
• Travel to CFLSP and community sites for workshops
• Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events
• Collaborative work environment
• Location: primarily in-person with limited hybrid options

Benefits & Perks 🎉

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Additional voluntary options like disability insurance
• Flexible schedule and supportive team environment