H1: Join Our Team as a Bilingual Asylum Paralegal at a Dynamic and Growing Immigration Law Firm in Austin, TX
H2: Work with a Mission-Driven, Collaborative Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Immigrants
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Salary: $19 - $22 an hour, full-time position with opportunities for advancement
Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience, previous work experience with asylum seekers and fluency in Spanish and English
Location: Austin, TX with travel to San Antonio and surrounding areas
Job Type: Full-time with partial remote work option
Overview:
- Seeking a highly organized, self-motivated, and dedicated individual to serve as an Asylum Paralegal at a nationally renowned immigration law firm in Austin, TX.
- The right candidate must possess excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, compassionate, emotionally resilient, and committed to the human rights of immigrants.
- The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a fun and collaborative team, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
- The Asylum Paralegal position is critical as it involves handling clients whose lives are at stake, and the firm is looking for someone who is driven by the mission to create a more just and humane America.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation by preparing case files, exhibits, applications, statements, and motions.
- Organize and summarize information, documents, reports, and evidence.
- Maintain a calendar with important deadlines and assist in preparing clients for interviews and hearings.
- Complete asylum applications and auxiliary forms.
- Identify potential issues and provide solutions to ensure successful outcomes for clients.
- Manage client appointments and maintain accurate case files.
- Travel to San Antonio and surrounding areas for client meetings and court appearances.
- Perform other duties and special projects as requested.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Previous work experience with asylum seekers and fluency in Spanish and English.
- Strong computer literacy and knowledge of word processing and database applications.
- Attention to detail and respect for confidentiality.
- Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
- Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Background check and references required.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Partial work-from-home option
Schedule:
- 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday
Language:
- Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
License/Certification:
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Travel:
- Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
Location:
- The job is in-person at the law firm's office in Austin, TX. Some travel to San Antonio and surrounding areas may be required.
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