Immigration Paralegal

Are you seeking a fast-paced, paralegal opportunity? Do you have a passion for helping clients and working with a growing, fun team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a full-time virtual paralegal.

FLSA: Full Time

Scope of Position:

The paralegal position is the fundamental role of the production team that facilitates case management. Paralegals are directly responsible for preparing cases for submission and maintain client communication throughout the case lifecycle.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare USCIS forms and collect supporting documents for case submission
• AOS, I-130, National Visa Center processing, Embassy Processing
• 601 Waivers, SIJ applications, WAVA applications, Asylum, I-290B Appeal, Mandamus lawsuits
• Removal proceedings: motions, pleadings, etc
• Some Employment immigration work is done.
• Analyze case documents for proper case preparation
• Perform basic legal research on U.S. immigration and/or family law
• Communicate with new clients and existing clients for case management
• Respond to clients and resolve case inquiries within 48 hours
• Document case management and client communication in firm CMS
• Communicate with external agencies including USCIS, EOIR, and other agencies
• Communicate with external persons including opposing counsel and government attorneys
• Maintain excellent rapport within the production team and with other teams in the firm
• Assist with administrative tasks, as needed
• Other duties as needed

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bilingual communication skills (English and another language preferred)
• Basic English writing skills
• Tech savvy (Microsoft Suite Products a plus)
• Detail-oriented
• Positive Attitude
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage a caseload of 40+ cases
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education/Experience:

• At least three year experience in immigration as a Paralegal for a USA based law firm.
• Bachelor's degree, preferred.
• Experience in a remote work environment is helpful

Exceptional candidates will have an impressive ability to establish connections with our clients and potential clients, find out where they need support, and let them know you are there for them, and doing whatever it takes to provide the service they are requesting. (You also know how to distinguish the needs of our clients and be able to direct them accordingly.)

Above all – you must LOVE these things and have references confirming that you thrive in this type of role.

Compensation: The base pay for this role is commensurate with experience/education, DOE.