Immigration Paralegal

About This Role

This role is for a Spanish Immigration Paralegal with at least three years of experience in USCIS family-based immigration and EOIR deportation defense case management. The ideal candidate is passionate, talented, and capable of managing a reasonable caseload with strong knowledge of immigration law.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervisors and supervising attorneys to oversee case management
• Communicate with clients to explain immigration processes and requirements
• Collect relevant information and documents in support of applications
• Fill out applications accurately and review for any errors
• Manage and meet client and task deadlines
• Process incoming and outgoing mail
• Provide detailed notes in the office case management system
• Translate documents as needed
• Provide assistance to the team as needed
• Contribute ideas to further grow and develop the firm
• Have reliable transportation for occasional travel to court or post office and important errands

Requirements

• Able to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently
• 3-5 or more years of immigration experience, with 3 years required
• Experience with USCIS and EOIR case management, with strong knowledge of immigration law
• Ability to take initiative and problem solve
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload with software tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent phone skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter with a strong sense of business
• Interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to type at least 45 wpm
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, and internet proficiency
• Ability to occasionally lift large case files of an excess weight of 25 lbs.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable transportation
• Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Paid holidays (10 observed)
• 6 days of sick pay
• Accruing and progressive PTO plan
• Health insurance

Important Details

• Schedule: 8-hour day shift, weekend availability