Join a Leading Immigration Law Firm as a Bilingual Paralegal
About Us: Founded in 2014, Casas Immigration, Ltd. has built a stellar reputation for providing dedicated and effective legal services to our diverse clientele. We specialize exclusively in immigration law, offering expert guidance on family petitions, hardship waivers, consular processing, humanitarian visas, naturalization, and removal defense.
Our office is located in the vibrant Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, where we are deeply committed to supporting the immigrant community. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our clients' success.
Position Overview: We are looking for a passionate and motivated immigration paralegal to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for a bilingual (English/Spanish) paralegal eager to make a difference in the lives of immigrants. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of prior experience in family immigration law and a genuine interest and desire to work with the immigrant community. We will provide guidance and training to help you excel in your role and become an advocate for our clients.
Responsibilities:
Proactively handle cases by gathering and analyzing information and relevant documents from clients, communicating with clients as necessary, preparing correspondence, applications and forms to be filed with government agencies, conducting any relevant research and assembling/finalizing case files to be reviewed by the attorney
Qualifications:
· Must be fully bilingual English and Spanish
· Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred
· 2+ year’s experience as an immigration legal assistant or paralegal preferred
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Google Workspace
· Strong writing, researching and editing skills
· Ability to work independently and effectively with diverse individuals and the immigrant community
Salary and Benefits:
· $55,500+/yr depending on experience
· Flexible work schedule
· 10 vacation days
· 6 sick days
· 9 paid federal holidays
· Paid day off on employee’s birthday
· Annual budget for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) provided to support each employee's professional growth
· Employer sponsored health plan, dental plan and retirement plan
· Supportive and collaborative work environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,500.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Bilingual: 1 year (Required)
- Writing skills: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60634 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60634: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60634
