Temporary Paralegals

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Bilingual Immigration Paralegal supporting the legal team with family-based immigration relief cases. Requires managing a significant caseload and ensuring compliance with deadlines and ethical standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a substantial caseload from inception to resolution, focusing on family-based immigration relief.
  • Draft and review applications for relief from removal, ensuring high-quality submissions.
  • Directly support the lead attorney in meeting KPIs and deadlines.
  • Edit and finalize packets according to attorney instructions, ensuring all required evidence is included.
  • Respond promptly to USCIS's Request for Evidence, adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Support Legal Assistants with legal inquiries and case management.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, providing clear explanations of case processes.
  • Uphold the firm's ethical standards and professional conduct in all interactions.
  • Maintain and organize case files using our legal database for efficiency and meticulous organization.
  • Prepare filings according to firm standards, contributing to our mission and objectives.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred; relevant experience and education will also be considered.
  • Fluency in Spanish is required
  • Ability to set and meet deadlines, to manage 2-3 legal assistants, and a significant case load.
  • Minimum 3 years of high-volume immigration law experience
  • Expertise with I-589, I-42B, bond applications, and family-based petitions
  • Experience preparing clients and documentation for Individual Calendar Hearings
  • Strong understanding of asylum processes and complex removal defense
  • Demonstrated success managing complex case types
  • Fluent bilingual English–Spanish required
  • Exceptional communication and client-service skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficiency with legal case management systems (Filevine preferred)