Are you looking for a place where you can feel good about going to work? Maybe you're wondering if there's a place where you can grow into a career, feel valued and challenged to grow? If so, we think we have such a place and we’re looking for you!
Symphorien-Saavedra Law is a boutique firm in downtown Orlando that specializes in immigration law – it is our sole and passionate focus. We handle small cases, big cases, and in-between cases and have the flexibility to adjust our services to mee our clients’ needs. We are searching for a entry level paralegal to add to our team.
We value our staff and offer:
- Health insurance fully paid for staff member
- Life insurance
- Dental and vision insurance are available
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Holidays – all federal holidays are paid
- Parking provided
- Weekly lunch provided to the team
- Quarterly happy hours
- Biannual Firm Retreats
*Waiting period applies. Subject to change without notice.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY - Candidates MUST e-mail a cover letter, resume and salary requirements through this site.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in U.S. immigration law.
- Strong understanding of immigration case procedures and documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong legal research and analytical skills.
- Professional and effective client communication.
- Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a team.
- Proficiency with computers and legal case-management software.
- Spanish or Portuguese proficiency is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with the preparation and management of immigration cases.
- Prepare and organize forms, supporting documentation, exhibits, and filing packages.
- Assist with asylum, removal defense, humanitarian, family-based, and other immigration matters.
- Review case documents for completeness and consistency.
- Conduct client interviews and gather information and supporting evidence.
- Prepare case summaries, timelines, declarations, and other supporting materials.
- Research immigration-related issues and country conditions as directed by attorneys.
- Track case deadlines, appointments, notices, and filing requirements.
- Communicate with clients regarding case documentation and outstanding items.
- Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files.
- Monitor case progress and follow up on pending matters.
- Work closely with attorneys and other team members to ensure cases move forward efficiently.
The selected candidate must work on-site at our downtown Orlando office at least three days per week after the initial 90-day period. During the first 90 days of employment, working on-site five days per week is mandatory to facilitate training, integration, and evaluation.
If you have at least two years of immigration paralegal experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing immigration law firm, we encourage you to apply.
No agencies please.
Job Type: Part-time or Full-Time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
