Job Summary

A fast-paced immigration practice seeks a full-time remote bilingual (English/Spanish) immigration paralegal experienced in removal defense (asylum, cancellation of removal, withholding of removal) and/or experienced with humanitarian and victim-cased applications, such as U-Visa, T-Visa, VAWA, and the like.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assembling immigration application forms along with required evidence via Adobe.
• Meet with clients (via phone and video) to gather case information and prepare documents.
• Draft legal documents and affidavits.
• Manage a voluminous caseload for clients and meet priorities set by case manager.
• Update practice management software with all client information and case progress.
• Translation of documents from Spanish to English.
• Interpret for appointments from Spanish to English and English to Spanish.

Qualifications and Skills

• Fluency in both English and Spanish (conversing, reading, and writing).
• Undergraduate degree or paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
• 2 years of legal experience strongly preferred. Less than two years will be considered if the applicant has robust immigration experience and strong writing skills.
• Solid work history.
• Have a passion to help underserved populations and to help people from all walks of life.
• Strong interest in an immigration-based practice.
• Microsoft Word and Excel: Intermediate/Advanced proficiency.
• Adobe PDF experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service.
• Strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt easily to changing circumstances.

Please respond with a resume for immediate consideration. Cover Letters are strongly encouraged in order to provide a more in-depth explanation of an applicant's skill and desire to work in this field.

Please note that compensation is determined based on applicable years of immigration experience. Please see the posted salary range before applying.

Benefits

Paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability leave, parental leave, 401(k) with employer match, financial wellness tool, free mental health counseling and telemedicine, and household YMCA or LA Fitness membership after probationary period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Travel requirement:

• No travel

COVID-19 considerations:
Majority of appointments are currently done via phone, masks required, plexiglass barriers in reception areas, some staff on rotating remote/in-office schedule

Language:

• and write in English and Spanish fluently? (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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