Immigration Legal Assistant - EOIR

The United Firm•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The United Firm is looking for a Paralegal - Immigration Legal Assistant to join our growing legal team here in Dallas. You will report directly to the Legal Department Supervisor. You have a legal knowledge of immigration-related laws, and can make reasoned decisions. Candidates must have a client-service attitude with excellent case management skills. We're looking for someone who possesses the knowledge of procedural requirements for different types of non-immigrant and immigrant visas. This paralegal will participate in all aspects of our Immigration practice, including assisting in the management of client relationships, case review, analysis, preparation, and filing non-immigrant petitions. Here at The United Firm, we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry. Apply now! The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Requirements

At least 1-2 years of Immigration Law experience
Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field
Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
Experience with Case Management Software

Responsibilities

Analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing with the appropriate government agency
Communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural and case processing issues, assisting with the review of cases
Oversee status of cases through utilization of case management and billing systems. Run reports
Follow internal intake procedures after a client retains our firm
Make regular updates to our case management system including client information, case tracking information, and client communications
Maintain hard copy files and documents to support all immigration activity on behalf of clients
Ensure that clients are kept informed on the progress of their cases
Assist attorneys and other team members to manage caseload
Complete assignments and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisors