Legal Staff Paralegal in Richmond, VA

Law Firm

Richmond, VA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Richmond, VA

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Immigration Paralegal (Bilingual)

Job Responsibilities:
The Immigration Paralegal will be responsible for supporting the legal team in a small local immigration law firm by managing various aspects of immigration cases. The candidate should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with the team. Key responsibilities include:

- Assisting attorneys in preparing and filing immigration documents and legal forms.
- Managing client communications and providing updates on case progress.
- Conducting research and gathering necessary documentation for immigration cases.
- Maintaining organized and detailed client files.
- Ensuring all legal procedures and protocols are followed meticulously.
- Providing translation and interpretation services between English and Spanish for client interactions.
- Liaising with clients to collect required information and documents.
- Supporting the team in any additional tasks as needed to facilitate case management.

Education and Experience Information:
The ideal candidate for the Immigration Paralegal position should possess the following qualifications:

Education:
- A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Experience:
- A minimum of one year of experience in immigration law is required.
- Previous experience working in a legal or law firm environment is advantageous.

Language Proficiency:
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required to effectively communicate with clients and perform translation tasks.

Salary Information:
- The position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from to , as provided by the employer.

Additional Information:
This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package that includes training, medical benefits, paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, parental leave, and a retirement plan. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, and the position requires the ability to commute to the office in Richmond, VA 23230, as it is an in-person role. The law firm emphasizes the importance of a client-oriented disposition, a positive attitude, adaptability, and dependability in their team members. Applications must include a resume, cover letter, professional references, and salary requirements to be considered.