We are seeking an experienced, bilingual immigration paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to manage immigration matters with professionalism and limited supervision.
Fluency in both English and Spanish is required. This position involves direct communication with Spanish-speaking clients, including interpreting for attorneys during consultations and meetings and handling incoming Spanish-language telephone calls.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and file immigration petitions, applications, motions, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with family-based immigration, adjustment of status, consular processing, naturalization, removal defense, asylum, waivers, and other immigration matters.
- Draft client declarations, correspondence, cover letters, and routine legal documents.
- Gather, review, organize, and maintain client records and supporting evidence.
- Monitor case deadlines, filing requirements, court dates, biometrics appointments, and interviews.
- Communicate with clients regarding case status, required documentation, deadlines, and upcoming appointments.
- Interpret between English and Spanish during attorney consultations, client meetings, interviews, and case preparation.
- Answer and field telephone calls from Spanish-speaking clients and prospective clients.
- Translate written documents and correspondence between English and Spanish when needed.
- Maintain accurate and complete case files and update the firm’s case-management system.
- Coordinate filings and communications with USCIS, EOIR, ICE, the Department of State, and other government agencies.
- Provide administrative and case-management support to attorneys.
- Perform all other duties ordinarily associated with an immigration paralegal position.
Qualifications
- Prior experience working as an immigration paralegal is required.
- Professional fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish is required.
- Strong knowledge of immigration forms, filing procedures, and supporting-document requirements.
- Ability to interpret accurately and professionally between attorneys and clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple cases, priorities, and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Professional judgment and the ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.
- Experience with immigration case-management software is preferred.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
To apply, please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter describing your immigration-law experience and level of fluency in English and Spanish.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
