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Paralegal - Immigration Duties: Assist the attorneys with the preparation of forms, filings, and client contacts as needed, to obtain additional information and/or documentation. Cases with our firm include employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, Removal Proceedings, nonimmigrant visa cases, humanitarian immigration cases (asylum, u-visa, humanitarian parole/reinstatement), DACA, waiver cases, and PERM. Assist attorneys with writing cover letters for simple cases, including relative petitions and adjustment of status cases. Attorneys will edit and provide guidance, as needed. Assist attorneys in providing information in weekly meetings about cases the Paralegal has helped with, reporting on the status of cases, as requested, and preparing a weekly activity report of cases that are pending. Once a case is completed, update the weekly activity report to ensure that information about the cases is up to date. Be in charge of the firm's calendar, adding important dates and deadlines for clients in Immigration Court and with the USCIS. As needed, contact the client to remind them of their deadlines and appointments to ensure clients are informed. Some office managerial work may be needed but will be minimal. This includes aiding attorneys with light accounting work, creating invoices, contacting clients for payments, and filing documents. Perform other activities as assigned.
Qualifications: Minimum of an associate's degree is required; bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal specialization is a plus. 2 years of work experience as a Paralegal is required; experience working at an immigration law firm is a plus. Organizational skills are necessary to be successful in the position. Attention to detail is extremely important. Spanish speaking and writing are a plus.
