Legal Staff Paralegal in Jackson Heights, NY

Law Firm

Jackson Heights, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in Jackson Heights, NY

Legal Staff

2-20 yrs required

No

Job Title: Experienced Immigration Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Handle cases related to Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing (with and without Waivers), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions, and U-Visas.
- Conduct the intake process for most general practice areas.
- Utilize Docketwise software efficiently, if experienced.
- Maintain excellent phone communication skills.
- Inspire trust in clients to initiate new cases.
- Work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision, ensuring a two-week turnaround for petitions.

Education and Experience Information:
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in immigration law, particularly in the specified areas, is required.
- Experience with Docketwise is considered a plus.

Salary Information:
- Starting salary is $72,000 per year or commensurate with experience.
- Position is full-time with an annual salary of $72,000.

Benefits:
- Paid time off is available for this position.

Schedule:
- The position requires an 8-hour shift.

Additional Requirements:
- Ability to commute to or relocate to Jackson Heights, NY 11372 before starting work is required.
- Work must be conducted in person at the designated location.