Bilingual Immigration Paralegal

HANIS IRVINE PROTHERO PLLC•Kent, WA

102d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Immigration Department of Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC in Kent, Washington seeks to hire a full-time Immigration Paralegal. The paralegal will support the attorneys with the preparation and management of all types of immigration matters, including affirmative applications for immigration benefits and removal defense cases. The position requires substantial direct client interaction and exceptional organizational skills.

Requirements

Fluency in Spanish required (written and oral)
Two to five years prior experience as an immigration legal assistant or paralegal
Excellent writing skills
Computer literacy
Exceptional organization and multitasking skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently, but function well within a team environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Associate degree or paralegal certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Drafting and editing immigration forms, client declarations, and support letters for USCIS, ICE, and Immigration Court petitions and applications
Preparing supporting documents and indexing and compiling evidence to be submitted with petitions and applications
Conducting case research
Requesting legal and medical records
Supporting client billing needs of attorneys and invoicing department accounts
Calendaring and ensuring all case deadlines are met
Managing and prioritizing high volume caseload
Substantial direct client interaction

Benefits

Life Insurance
FSA Program
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
100% Employer Paid monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision & life insurance
401k Employer Match
Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Time