Bilingual Immigration Paralegal; English and Spanish

Overview

We are seeking someone who believes in immigrants' rights and who will is fiercely dedicated to the cause of helping immigrants gain their lawful immigration status. If that is you, we would love to have you by our side on our team.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented and dedicated Immigration Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of immigration law and demonstrate excellent organizational skills. As an Immigration Paralegal, you will play a critical role in supporting attorneys with various aspects immigration cases, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and timely filed.

• Assist attorney with case organization and meeting deadlines
• Assist attorneys in preparing and filing immigration applications and petitions.
• Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy.
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are properly filed.
• Interview clients to gather necessary information for immigration cases when necessary.
• Draft correspondence, legal documents, and reports as needed.
• Monitor deadlines for filing applications and responding to requests for evidence.
• Collaborate with other staff to collect required documentation for their cases.
• Stay updated on changes in immigration laws and regulations as the attorney explains them

• Bachelor's degree is required. Master's preferred.
• Ability to speak Spanish not required. Some familiarity preferred.
• Must have professional lever writing in English, with impeccable writing style and grammar
• Ability to contact law enforcement agencies to request certifications and court records
• Ability to make sure that every case is moving forward
• Ability to draft letters to other attorneys, government agencies and judges
• Proven experience as a Paralegal, preferably in immigration law or in any area that focused on critical analysis of difficult subject matter and highly professional level writing in English.
• Strong skills in legal research and writing.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Proficient in filing legal documents and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong interviewing skills to effectively communicate with clients.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with immigration law is a plus but not required.

Join our team and contribute to making a difference in the lives of individuals navigating the complexities of immigration processes.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

• 401(k)
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

• 8 hour shift

• Please explain why you think you would like helping immigrants day to day.
• Please explain your strongest skill set. Let me know where you shine!
• Please explain what makes work difficult or unenjoyable for you.
• Do you prefer talk to someone or writing them an email.
• What do you do if you have questions about an assignment
• Do you prefer a lot of training or do you prefer figuring things out on your own.

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

• Milwaukee, WI 53204:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Milwaukee, WI 53204