We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm. About Us Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers. The Opportunity We are seeking a Pro Bono Paralegal to join our Firm. This position will be based in our New York office (hybrid). The Pro Bono Paralegal provides administrative and case support on pro bono immigration matters and other Spanish-language pro bono matters that are staffed by attorneys and business services professionals from offices across the Firm. The Pro Bono Paralegal serves as an interpreter to facilitate conversations in English and Spanish and provides written Spanish/English translations on pro bono matters, including those focused on immigration, housing and family law, as needed. The Pro Bono Paralegal assists the Firm's Pro Bono Immigration Attorney with tracking of pro bono immigration matters across offices and provides updates and reports to the Pro Bono Department. * Acts as the main point of contact for Spanish-speaking pro bono clients. * Coordinates meetings and follow-ups, screens calls and advises attorneys on client requests/concerns. * Escalates issues as needed to attorney teams and the Pro Bono Department. * Interprets conversations between English-speaking lawyers and Spanish-speaking clients via telephone, videoconference, and in-person meetings. * Provides translation of documents and client correspondence to/from Spanish/English for attorney review. * Works with other business services professionals providing non-English interpretation and translation for pro bono matters to help ensure that such support is provided under best practices and with the necessary cultural and emotional competence. * Assists the Firm's Pro Bono Immigration Attorney with the careful tracking of pro bono immigration matters across offices and provides updates and reports to the Pro Bono Department. * Maintains knowledge of relevant immigration policies, procedures, and internal structures, and assists the Pro Bono Immigration Attorney in developing related practice materials and projects. * Organizes and manages electronic and paper files. * Ensures that all files are maintained with department-approved protocols and case management systems. * Maintains the integrity of client files. * Assists with the preparation and filing of pleadings, applications, petitions, requests, responses, inquiries, and other court or agency papers, as needed. * Assists with retrieval of rules and regulations, as needed. * Assists with preparation for interviews, depositions, hearings, trials, and/or virtual/in-person client meetings. * Performs non-legal research using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and/or other court-related websites for case law, statutes, articles, books, etc. * Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others. * Manages Firm resources responsibly. * Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures. * Performs other related duties as assigned or needed. Qualifications * Fluent in Spanish with ability to translate Spanish language documents to/from English and interpret conversations in English an
Job Title
Pro Bono Paralegal