Paralegal
Position Summary:
This role will support the agency attorney and DOJ Accredited Representatives who provide
legal services to a largely Spanish-speaking immigrant client population and support
management with preparation of data for grant/agency reporting purposes. The paralegal will
report directly to the Immigration Team Manager.
About the agency:
Centro de Información is a 501c3 non-profit organization with offices in Elgin, Carpentersville,
and Hanover Park. The mission of Centro de Información is to empower the Latino and
immigrant community to integrate effectively. Centro provides immigration and naturalization
services, employment aid, an emergency food pantry, educational seminars, public benefits
outreach and advocacy, and more. Centro has been serving in the community since 1972 and
serves over 7,000 clients each year.
Centro de Información is an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
As part of the DOJ’s Recognition and Accreditation Program, Centro may provide certain
immigration legal services through its accredited representatives.
All office locations are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position
requires occasional participation in community events, which may take place during weekday
evenings or weekends.
Elgin office address is 1885 Lin Lor Ln., Elgin, IL 60123
Carpentersville office address is 3036 Wakefield Dr., Carpentersville, IL 60110
Hanover Park office address is 6900 Barrington Rd, Hanover Park, IL 60133
To learn more about Centro, go to www.centrodeinformacion.org.
Functions
● Assist authorized legal representatives with legal research and document preparation of
immigration forms.
● Communicate with clients regarding documents required for applications, confirming
appointments and more.
● Provide administrative support to agency management with accurate, confidential data
entry and reports required for agency and/or grant programs.
● Maintain and organize legal files and documents.
● Draft correspondence and legal documents.
● Utilize legal software such as Law Logix, Immigrant Pro, and Salesforce.
● Assist with translation and interpretation as necessary.
● Participate in training on immigration law as necessary, and complete any mandatory
trainings within the first six months of employment.
● Participate in Centro staff meetings, fundraising events, and outreach activities to
increase awareness of agency services.
● Assume other administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
● Associate’s Degree required; paralegal studies major preferred.
● Knowledge of legal administrative procedures.
● Familiarity with immigration law.
● Proficiency in conducting legal research using various resources.
● Spanish and English fluency required.
● Translation experience preferred.
● Strong writing and speaking skills in both Spanish and English.
● Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
● Ability to function independently and within a team environment.
● Knowledge of the Latino immigration experience
Working Conditions
● Hours - 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Some legal clinic support and
project duties may require some evening and/or Saturday hours.
● Locations: This is an in-person position at our main office location.
Benefits
● PTO (Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time)
● PLAWA
● Options for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
● 401k available
● Employee Assistance Program
Pay
● $22.00 - $24.70 per hour, depending on experience and education.
Please send cover letter and resume to Blanca Garcia, Immigration Team Manager, at
