Bilingual Immigration Paralegal
About The Position
Join the New Frontier Immigration Law team and help change the lives of 1 million undocumented immigrants in the USA. Our mid-sized law firm in Phoenix, AZ is committed to humanitarian-based immigration and finding innovative solutions for seemingly impossible problems. Are you ready to join one of the fastest-growing law firms in the US, where incredible opportunities await? Here, we don’t just offer a job: we provide an environment that challenges you to become the best version of yourself. Learn more about New Frontier Immigration here . Learn more about our CEO/Founder Hillary here . Learn more about our Core Values here . We are seeking a Bilingual Immigration Paralegal to join our team. As the Immigration Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in handling a comprehensive caseload, assisting in the preparation and filing of applications for relief, and supporting our attorneys to meet and exceed our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Your role is crucial in maintaining our reputation as the premier immigration legal services provider in the US.
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.
- Ability to commute to our Phoenix and Glendale, AZ offices.
- This is not a remote position
Nice To Haves
- Passionate about advocating for immigrant rights with a focus on family-based immigration law.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
- A commitment to maintaining high accuracy rates in filings and prompt communication with clients.
- Empathy so that you are able to put yourself in clients’ shoes, seeing the situation from their perspective.
- Top-notch grammar and editing skills to produce documents free from errors.
- Resourceful with the ability to know how to locate information quickly and interpret weighty arguments to determine if certain precedents benefit your client’s case.
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.
Benefits
- 3 weeks PTO/year
- Health, Vision, Dental
- Comprehensive health insurance package
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Performance-based bonuses and career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
