Immigration Paralegal

THE AGUIRRE LAW FIRM, APC•Los Angeles, CA

12h•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Spanish Immigration Paralegal individual who is passionate, talented, and has at least 3 or more years of immigration law experience in USCIS family based immigration and EOIR deportation defense case management. This individual should have the capacity to manage a reasonable case load and have strong knowledge of immigration law. We compensate our TEAM members well by offering competitive wages, PTO, Healthcare+, paid holidays and more. Our TEAM dynamics allow for upward mobility with no limit to your professional growth. Our TEAM prides itself in creating an easy learning environment while collectively helping each other through the toughest tasks. If you feel that you need a fulfilling career while working with some of the best professionals in the business, please apply to this ad. Only applicants that meet the criteria will be given priority.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently is REQUIRED
3 - years of Immigration experience is Required
USCIS and EOIR case management, with strong knowledge of immigration law
Ability to take initiative and problem solve
Ability to Organize and Prioritize workload with software tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent phone skills
Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
Attention to detail
Self Starter with a strong sense of business
Interpersonal skills and customer service skills required
Ability to type at least 45 wpm
Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, internet proficient
Ability to occasionally lift large case files of an excess weight of 25 Lbs.
Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

3-5 or more years of Experience is preferred
Bachelors (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Work with supervisor and supervising attorneys to oversee case management
Communicate with clients to explain immigration process and requirements
Collect relevant information and documents in support of applications
Fill out applications accurately and review for any errors
Manage and meet client and task deadlines
Process incoming and outgoing mail
Provide detailed notes in office case management system
Translate documents as needed
Provide assistance to team as needed
Contribute ideas to further grow and develop our firm
Have reliable transportation to occasional travel to court or post office and important errands