Legal Staff Paralegal in Silver Spring, MD

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Law Firm

Silver Spring, MD

Legal Staff Paralegal in Silver Spring, MD

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: SIJS Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
The SIJS Legal Assistant at the law firm is tasked with supporting the legal team in managing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases. Key responsibilities include:

- Preparing and filing applications with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), particularly family-based petitions.
- Professionally communicating with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other relevant parties.
- Maintaining and updating both physical and digital filing systems, along with client records and information.
- Drafting and filing routine legal documents, discovery requests, and professional correspondence.
- Monitoring critical deadlines and managing accurate and up-to-date calendars.
- Electronically filing court documents in accordance with jurisdictional procedures.
- Preparing and submitting custody applications related to SIJS cases.
- Scheduling and calendaring court hearings, mediations, and depositions in coordination with attorneys.
- Assisting attorneys in trial preparation, which includes conducting legal research, preparing and organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and supporting client meetings.

Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in paralegal studies or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience working in a legal environment, preferably with immigration law.

- Preferred Qualifications:
- Residing in Maryland.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

Salary Information:
- The salary range for this full-time position is to per hour.

Skills:
The SIJS Legal Assistant position requires several key skills:

- Strong organizational abilities for managing multiple case files and ensuring all documentation is accurate and timely.
- Excellent communication skills for effectively interacting with clients and providing them with necessary support throughout the legal process.
- Proficient research skills to gather relevant information and precedents that inform case strategies.
- Keen attention to detail to review legal documents and prevent errors that could impact case outcomes.
- Bilingual skills, particularly in Spanish and English, are preferred to better serve a diverse client base and make legal services more accessible.

Benefits:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package for the SIJS Legal Assistant position, including:

- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- 10 Paid Federal Holidays Off
- Paid Birthday and Work Anniversary Off
- Life Insurance

This role is essential in aiding vulnerable youth through the complexities of immigration law, ensuring they achieve their legal goals. The legal assistant's contributions to maintaining organized records and ensuring compliance with legal procedures are vital to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the legal practice.

Jun 25, 2025
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