Immigration Paralegal

Job Qualifications and Competencies
– Must be able to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently is REQUIRED
– 3 – years of Immigration experience is Required, 3-5 or more years of Experience is preferred
– USCIS and EOIR case management, with strong knowledge of immigration law
– Ability to take initiative and problem solve
– Ability to Organize and Prioritize workload with software tools
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills
– Excellent phone skills
– Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
– Attention to detail
– Self Starter with a strong sense of business
– Interpersonal skills and customer service skills required
– Ability to type at least 45 wpm
– Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, internet proficient
– Ability to occasionally lift large case files of an excess weight of 25 Lbs.
– Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
– Reliable transportation

Job Description
– Work with supervisor and supervising attorneys to oversee case management
– Communicate with clients to explain immigration process and requirements
– Collect relevant information and documents in support of applications
– Fill out applications accurately and review for any errors
– Manage and meet client and task deadlines-Process incoming and outgoing mail
– Provide detailed notes in office case management system
– Translate documents as needed
– Provide assistance to team as needed
– Contribute ideas to further grow and develop our firm
-Have reliable transportation to occasional travel to court or post office and important errands