[Stop-traffic] Job/USA/Chicago: POSITION OPENING: Paralegal
Melanie Orhant
stop-traffic@friends-partners.org
Wed Mar 3 02:24:55 2004
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>JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Immigrant Specialist =92=C4=EC Trafficking Victims Servic=
es
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>The Midwest Immigrant & Human Rights Center ("MIHRC"), a program of
>Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, Chicago,
>Illinois, seeks an immigrant specialist to provide screening, legal
>counseling and legal assistance to victims of human trafficking.
>Previous paralegal experience is not necessary, although individuals
>who are accredited with the Board of Immigration Appeals are
>encouraged to apply. The position requires fluency in a second
>language, preferably Mandarin Chinese. Some previous experience in
>the field of direct services, especially with immigrants, is
>strongly desired. The duties of the position may include the
>following activities:
>
> Provide legal intake screening, through telephonic in-take and
>in-person interviews, to persons who may be victims of human
>trafficking;
>
> Assist attorneys with legal casework for program participants,
>including the preparation of T-visa applications, adjustment of
>status, and representation in other immigration matters, as well as
>initial screening, referral, and follow-up for all other legal needs;
>
> Provide in-house interpreting and translation, as required;
>
> Obtain research and supplemental documentation in support of
>T-visa, asylum and other applications, and in support of immigration
>court proceedings;
>
> Assist in training staff at community-based organizations and
>the general public on legal issues pertaining to trafficking
>victims, and assist in implementing outreach and education project
>legal services components at sites throughout the Midwest;
>
> Assist in the development of multilingual, culturally
>appropriate training and informational materials to be made
>available to immigrant mutual aid associations, legal service
>providers, and law enforcement agencies;
>
> Coordinate referrals for counseling and other social services
>with the trafficking program=92=C4=F4s case manager and social worker; and
>
> Conduct factual research on issues pertaining to immigration
>law and trafficking, as well as other issues when necessary.
>
>Excellent writing, editing, computer and speaking skills are needed,
>as is the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be
>bilingual in English and a second language, preferably Mandarin.
>
>
>To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, contact
>information for two references, and a confidential salary history
>and requirements to:
>
>Kristina Francisco
>Midwest Immigrant & Human Rights Center
>208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1818
>
>Chicago, Illinois 60604
>kfrancisco@heartlandalliance.org
>Telefax (312) 660-1505
>
>NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
>
>AA/EO -- Minorities, Women and Persons with Disabilities are
>encouraged to apply. A Heartland Alliance Partner.
>
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<blockquote type=3D"cite" cite><tt>JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Immigrant
Specialist =92=C4=EC Trafficking Victims Services<br>
<br>
The Midwest Immigrant & Human Rights Center ("MIHRC"), a
program of Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights,
Chicago, Illinois, seeks an immigrant specialist to provide screening,
legal counseling and legal assistance to victims of human trafficking.
Previous paralegal experience is not necessary, although individuals
who are accredited with the Board of Immigration Appeals are
encouraged to apply. The position requires fluency in a second
language, preferably Mandarin Chinese. Some previous experience in the
field of direct services, especially with immigrants, is strongly
desired. The duties of the position may include the following
activities:<br>
<br>
Provide legal intake screening, through
telephonic in-take and in-person interviews, to persons who may be
victims of human trafficking;<br>
<br>
Assist attorneys with legal casework
for program participants, including the preparation of T-visa
applications, adjustment of status, and representation in other
immigration matters, as well as initial screening, referral, and
follow-up for all other legal needs;<br>
<br>
Provide in-house interpreting and
translation, as required;<br>
<br>
Obtain research and supplemental
documentation in support of T-visa, asylum and other applications, and
in support of immigration court proceedings;<br>
<br>
Assist in training staff at
community-based organizations and the general public on legal issues
pertaining to trafficking victims, and assist in implementing outreach
and education project legal services components at sites throughout
the Midwest;<br>
<br>
Assist in the development of
multilingual, culturally appropriate training and informational
materials to be made available to immigrant mutual aid associations,
legal service providers, and law enforcement agencies;<br>
<br>
Coordinate referrals for counseling and
other social services with the trafficking program=92=C4=F4s case
manager and social worker; and<br>
<br>
Conduct factual research on issues
pertaining to immigration law and trafficking, as well as other issues
when necessary.<br>
<br>
Excellent writing, editing, computer and speaking skills are needed,
as is the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be
bilingual in English and a second language, preferably Mandarin.<br>
<br>
<br>
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, contact
information for two references, and a confidential salary history and
requirements to:<br>
<br>
Kristina Francisco<br>
Midwest Immigrant & Human Rights Center<br>
208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1818<br>
<br>
Chicago, Illinois 60604<br>
kfrancisco@heartlandalliance.org<br>
Telefax (312) 660-1505<br>
<br>
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.</tt><br>
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<blockquote type=3D"cite" cite><tt>AA/EO -- Minorities, Women and
Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. A Heartland
Alliance Partner.</tt><br>
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