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Experienced Immigration Paralegal

Welcome Law Firm
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Job Details

Full-time
From $60,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Spanish
Immigration law
Immigration case experience
English
High school diploma or GED
Portuguese
Law office experience
Paralegal experience

Full Job Description

Job description

**A cover letter is required. Any applications without a cover letter will be rejected.

The Connecticut immigration law offices of Welcome Law Firm has an opening for an experienced bilingual immigration law paralegal in our Waterbury office. A minimum of two years' experience working in a law office as an immigration paralegal is required. Bilingual candidates who are fluent in Spanish or Portuguese and English are encouraged to apply.

The core values of this law firm are compassion for our clients, hard work and commitment to achieving positive results for our clients. We are an office composed of driven and compassionate team members. We are committed to collaborative teamwork with a commitment to be the best at what we do every day on behalf of our clients.

The following is a summary of the job description for the immigration paralegal:

General Purpose of Position:

The Immigration Paralegal is responsible for assisting attorneys with managing immigration cases, preparing and submitting legal documents, conducting legal research, maintaining regular communication with clients, and managing a wide range of immigration cases, from asylum applications to family-based visas.

This role also includes assisting with the preparation of legal documents such as affidavits, legal briefs, and cover letters, court submissions and ensuring timely and accurate submissions. The paralegal provides client education and communication on immigration processes and manages client expectations throughout the case lifecycle. Additionally, the Immigration Paralegal ensures the accuracy and timeliness of case filings while providing comprehensive support to the immigration attorneys and legal team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Client Communication (30%): Communicate with clients via phone, email, or case management software to provide updates, gather information, and explain case processes.

· Document Review (20%): Review client-provided documents, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and affidavits, ensuring accuracy and consistency for case submissions.

· Application Preparation and Submission (20%): Prepare with the attorneys and submit applications to USCIS and immigration courts, including but not limited to family-based petitions, asylum applications, and deportation defense.

· Legal Research (10%): Conduct research on immigration laws, procedures, and recent legal developments to support case strategy and preparation.

· File Organization (10%): Organize client files, maintain accurate records, and conduct a thorough review of deadlines and case assignments to ensure timely submission of all legal documents.

· Deadline Management (10%): Monitor case deadlines and prioritize tasks to manage multiple cases effectively, utilizing case management systems for reminders and scheduling.

Education and Experience:

Required:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· 2 years of relevant immigration paralegal experience or related law firm paralegal experience

Preferred:

· Bilingual English/Spanish and/or Portuguese

· Experience with MyCase, Docketwise or other case management software

· Experience with MS Word, Microsoft Outlook

The following are important rules for submitting an application for this paralegal position to the Welcome Law Firm that are required in order to be considered for this position:

A cover letter must be included
If a resume is submitted without a cover letter, it will be rejected.
Tell us a little about yourself in your cover letter and of your work experience. Why would you like to work in our law firm and what are your strengths that you can bring to contribute to our team? Is this a short-term job for you while you study for a career or are you looking for a job that will be a long-term position for you? There is no right or wrong answer here.
The cover letter should describe your hourly salary requirement and provide 2-3 available times for an initial phone or zoom meeting with the law firm founder to discuss your interest in the available position.

Our ideal candidates possess some or all of the following traits:

· High functioning individual who thrives working with other attorneys and team members to do his/her best for the client at all times;

· Self-starter and capable of working effectively with team members and independently;

· Genuinely enjoy working as an immigration paralegal;

· An active learner with continual focus on improvement;

· Committed to personal growth and accomplishment in the office;

This position is full-time office position in our Waterbury office location. The paralegal may have the option of working a few days out of the closest satellite office to their residence.

No Remote work is available for this position.

You can visit our website at www.welcomelawfirm.com to learn more about our immigration law firm.

Please note that any applications that do not include a cover letter will be rejected.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of James Welcome at [email protected] only. No phone calls please.

Thank you for your consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Have you included a written cover letter with this employment application?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Immigration law: 3 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required)
Spanish (Preferred)
Portuguese (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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