Immigration Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Experience in removal defense - asylum, cancellation of removal, waiver, appeals, motions, notice of filing to the court.
• Prepare business visas such as: L1A, E1-E2, H1B, O, P and Labor Certifications.
• Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
• Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts.
• Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
• Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
• Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.

• Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• English and Spanish Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English and Spanish language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Maintain the order of legal documents.
• Prepare legal documents.
• Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
• Confer with court staff to clarify information.
• Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

• No

Full-time

$55,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

• Paid time off

• 8 hour shift

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

• Immigration law: 1 year (Required)

• Spanish (Required)
• English (Required)

In person