Job Title: Immigration Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
The Immigration Paralegal at the law firm is responsible for assisting their assigned attorney by researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents and applications. They serve as the client's point of contact for each assigned matter. All paralegal duties and functions are supervised by an attorney. Key responsibilities include:
- Keeping cases organized by establishing and organizing files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, documenting actions and client communication, inputting information into the file database, and confirming case status with the attorney.
- Keeping clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating case progress.
- Assisting the assigned attorney with trial preparation.
- Answering phones and emails promptly.
- Maintaining client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.
- Attending all assigned client meetings both in person and telephonically.
- Tracking the status of client filings.
- Preparing and composing motions and routine correspondence while acting as a liaison to court personnel.
- Preparing and drafting filings to relevant federal and state agencies.
- Completing indexes, pleadings, exhibits, checklists, motions, and legal research for litigation proceedings.
Education and Experience Information:
- Education: A Bachelor's Degree with two years of legal experience or an Associate Degree with three years of legal experience is required.
- Certification: A Paralegal Certificate is preferred.
- Experience: The candidate must have two years of immigration experience and two years of customer service experience.
- Bilingual: Proficiency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese is preferred.
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Active listening and critical thinking abilities.
- Complex problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word.
- Strong ability to multi-task effectively.
- Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
- Strict adherence to legal confidentiality requirements.
- Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, paralegals, and clients.
Qualifications:
- The candidate should be a motivated self-starter who can work independently and communicate effectively with clients and the legal team.
- The candidate must have a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- The candidate should possess a demonstrated history of excellence in their career, as well as a passion for serving clients.
- The candidate must have excellent customer service skills.
- The candidate should have the willingness to cross-train for other job functions.
Salary Information:
- The position offers a starting pay of $25 an hour for a full-time role.
Additional Information:
- The law firm participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Benefits:
The law firm offers various benefits to its employees, including:
- Health Insurance: Covers 90% of the premium.
- Vision and Dental Insurance: 100% paid coverage.
- Disability Insurance: Both short-term and long-term disability insurance are fully covered.
- 401(k) Benefits: Dollar-for-dollar matching up to 3%.
- Friday Lunches: Lunch provided every Friday.
- At least 10 holiday days for rest and celebration.
- Fun activities throughout the year for team bonding.
- Access to comprehensive legal resources and training, including LexisNexis, AILA Library, Practice Law Institute (PLI), Law360, Best Practice, Master Series, PLI Wednesday, and Master Class.
- Exceptional in-house training for legal assistants to ensure continuous professional development.
