Law Firm
Richardson, TX
Legal Staff Paralegal in Richardson, TX
Legal Staff
Min 1 yrs required
No
Job Title: Immigration Paralegal I
Job Responsibilities:
An Immigration Paralegal I at the law firm plays a critical role in supporting attorneys with the preparation, filing, and monitoring of various immigration and nationality law matters. This position is designed for individuals who have a comprehensive understanding of the immigration process and are capable of handling multiple case types while increasing client interaction. Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Leading client communications via email and phone under the direction of a Senior Paralegal or Attorney.
- Providing guidance to clients regarding proprietary systems and case processing.
- Developing an increased understanding of client communication procedures and requirements.
- Inputting client services rendered and coordinating with Accounting for processing.
- Demonstrating complete competence in previously handled case types and continuously striving to advance and broaden knowledge.
- Processing more advanced and varied corporate immigration cases.
- Evaluating cases, relaying concerns, and proactively escalating issues to appropriate team members.
- Preparing forms, letters, documents, and correspondence for attorney review; adapting tools and resources for casework that deviates from templates; increasing knowledge of best practices.
- Managing the status of all filed applications and petitions and finalizing documents post attorney review.
- Utilizing document and data management systems to prepare, monitor, and record all aspects of client casework in accordance with policy.
- Preparing internal caseload reports for management.
- Sharing process flow with clients; identifying problematic cases and discussing strategies and solutions with Attorneys.
- Performing research to obtain information such as company or industry background, current wages, processing procedures, and standard processing times.
- Initiating contact with government agencies to obtain necessary information and alerting Senior Paralegals or Attorneys regarding potential process delays or problems.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Immigration Paralegal I position typically require the following education and experience:
- At least 1+ year(s) of . corporate immigration experience.
- A Bachelor's Degree; or 1-year law-related experience under a licensed attorney; or a Paralegal Certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program.
Qualifications for this role also include:
- Comfort and ability to thrive in an extremely high-volume environment.
- Demonstrated sound judgment.
- Ability to execute tasks effectively and work well with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to catch errors and correct work and the work of others.
- Superior client service skills.
- Effective prioritization of cases, caseload, and other assigned tasks.
- Ability to meet deadlines and goals.
- Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn, apply, and navigate proprietary software daily.
Working Conditions:
The role of an Immigration Paralegal I involves various working conditions, such as:
- The ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods.
- The ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach daily.
- Performing general office administrative activities such as copying, filing, delivering, and using the telephone.
- Occasionally lifting and moving up to 25 pounds.
- Regular and on-time attendance.
- The ability to prioritize, schedule, and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules.
- A certain degree of creativity and flexibility.
- Potentially working more than 40 hours per week.
- Occasional travel by conventional means, including aircraft and motor vehicles within the region and to other locations as required.
Salary Information:
While the specific salary information is not provided, the position offers competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and an outstanding benefits package. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and a 401(k) with company match.
Legal and Equal Opportunity Information:
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination or harassment. The firm ensures equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is prohibited and will not be tolerated.
Recruitment Information:
The law firm does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. There is no obligation to pay referral compensation or recruiter fees without a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. Unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of the firm. Agencies interested in becoming recruiting partners should forward their contact information to the firm's recruitment team.
Jun 25, 2025
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