Paralegal

Lisinski Law Firm; Colombia; On-site; COP 68,484,000 - 73,704,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Health benefits

Local payroll in native currency

Retirement contributions

HR support

Job summary

Lisinski Law Firm is seeking a bilingual paralegal to support immigration applications and client communications. You will work closely with attorneys and staff, reviewing packets, preparing exhibits, and handling client inquiries with clarity and care.

The role involves reviewing background checks, FOIA responses, and case documentation while maintaining strong organizational processes. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and prior immigration experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual English and Spanish.
• Prior paralegal experience is mandatory, preferably in humanitarian immigration cases.
• High-volume firm and prior immigration experience is a huge plus.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in using legal database software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, Salesforce/Litify (or other case management software).

Responsibilities

• Prepare immigration applications and support clients.
• Review packets and revise forms and exhibits as requested by attorneys.
• Provide initial reviews and develop operation plans for work permit renewals and corrections.
• Review FBI background checks, police reports, and FOIA responses.
• Answer live client calls and escalate to attorneys when needed.
• Communicate complex legal information clearly to clients.
• Take notes and help prepare training materials for teams.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Paralegal experience

Immigration law exposure

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Tech savvy (MS Word/Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Legal database software

Salesforce/Litify (case management)

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

About The Lisinski Law Firm

Since 2020, Lisinski Law Firm has served as a dedicated humanitarian immigration practice committed to providing meaningful support to individuals and families seeking safety, stability, and a path forward. We frequently stand with clients who have been turned away elsewhere, offering both advocacy and care. Joining our Firm means becoming part of a team devoted to keeping families together and “Changing as Many Lives as Possible.”

About The Lisinski Law Firm

Since 2020, Lisinski Law Firm has served as a dedicated humanitarian immigration practice committed to providing meaningful support to individuals and families seeking safety, stability, and a path forward. We frequently stand with clients who have been turned away elsewhere, offering both advocacy and care. Joining our Firm means becoming part of a team devoted to keeping families together and “Changing as Many Lives as Possible.”

About The Role

The Paralegal role involves working closely with legal support staff and attorneys to prepare immigration applications and provide support to clients. Paralegals are trained to handle a wide range of immigration inquiries and conduct final reviews before escalating matters to attorneys.

Your Key Contributions

• Learn requirements and be familiar with processes for VAWA, T-Visa, U-visa, family cases, Med DA, naturalization, and other case types.
• Upon attorney request, review the application packet, review and revise the forms and exhibits.
• Provide initial reviews and develop plans for the operational team to follow for rejection, work permit renewals, work permit corrections, and supplements. Review and correct, as needed, packets after the operational team has completed the plan.
• Review of FBI background checks, police reports, and FOIA responses
• Answer live client calls as part of a paralegal hotseat and identify what questions must be escalated to an attorney. Implement attorney guidance and instructions for cases escalated to an attorney.
• Evaluate and handle responses to client escalations and help identify how to move the case forward or improve the process
• Upon request of the attorney, communicate complicated legal information to clients concisely and understandably and, at times, attend calls or meetings with the attorney to work with the client.
• Review cases set for termination and create notes to ensure clients understand case status and responsibilities after the case is terminated.
• Under the supervision of an attorney, help prepare legal training, templates, or scripts for operational teams
• Partner with operational teams to provide strategic insight and additional thoughts on the case process
• Upon request and where appropriate, help handle overflow attorney tasks such as reviewing intake notes.
• Perform legal and factual research at the request of an attorney.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Must be bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Prior paralegal experience is mandatory, preferably in humanitarian immigration cases.
• High-volume firm and prior immigration experience is a huge plus!
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in using legal database software
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Computer skills (Typing - MS Word and MS Excel, Document Management -Salesforce/Litify (or other case management software), Email - MS Outlook)

Work Schedule

• M-F (9 AM - 6 PM EST)

Equipment Requirements

For PC Users:

• A modern processor (Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 from the last few years)
• Windows 11 (kept up to date)

For Mac Users:

• A modern processor (Apple M1 chip or a recent Intel Core i5)
• A recent macOS (Ventura or newer)

For Everyone:

• At least 8 GB of memory (RAM) to run applications smoothly
• A fast hard drive with sufficient available storage

How You'll Benefit

Lisinski Law Firm provides a comprehensive benefits package that supports the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We recognize the importance of health and well-being and are committed to fostering an environment where every team member can feel and perform at their best.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – including vacation, sick leave, and personal days, consistent with the local country’s requirements.
• Paid Holidays – country‑specific public holidays.
• Locally aligned health benefits – such as medical, dental, vision, disability, and other required national benefits aligned to local laws and norms.
• Local payroll in native currency – with all taxes, social contributions, and statutory benefits automatically calculated and handled.
• Retirement or pension contributions – based on each country’s legal and cultural standards.
• Employee support and compliance protection – including access to local HR experts for questions about laws, culture, or benefits.

Our Firm

At Lisinski Law Firm, the commitment we show to our clients is matched by how we support and invest in our people. LLF is a place where employees are encouraged by peers, heard by leadership, and strengthened by a genuinely collaborative team culture. Whether you join Marketing, IT, Accounting, Legal, or any other function, your work matters. Every role contributes to meaningful, lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.

Our Values

At Lisinski Law Firm, we are driven by a client obsessed mindset and a commitment to learning, advocacy, efficiency, and nimbleness in everything we do. We work as true team players, delivering creative problem-solving and high-quality service to support families with excellence and care.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

68,483,763 - 73,703,562 COP per year (Colombia)

8,585,820 - 9,240,227 CRC per year (Costa Rica)

1,069,752 - 1,151,288 DOP per year (Dominican Republic)