About This Role
This paralegal role involves assisting attorneys with immigration petitions and applications, ensuring all client documents are accurate and complete. The position suits a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational and research skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and prioritizing deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in preparing and filing immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documents
- Review and analyze client documents for accuracy and completeness
- Maintain organized and up-to-date client files and case management systems
- Prepare immigration forms, letters, and other legal documents
- Schedule and coordinate client meetings, interviews, and appointments
- Communicate with clients, government agencies, and other parties involved in immigration cases
- Provide administrative support to attorneys, including drafting correspondence and transcribing documents
Requirements
- Spanish language comprehension (both oral and written)
- Bachelor's or associate degree or equivalent professional work experience
- Proficient in using document management systems for organizing and storing legal documents
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines
- Attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing client documents and preparing legal forms
- Strong research skills to gather relevant information for immigration cases
- Professional phone etiquette when communicating with clients and other parties involved in cases
Preferred Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as an immigration paralegal or similar role
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid Holidays (13 per year)
- Paid sick time (48 hours per year)
- Paid Personal Leave (16 hours per year)
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
- 401k matching plan
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Application Process
- Submit Resume, Cover Letter, and Professional References
- Within the cover letter, answer: Why do you want to work in the immigration field?