Remote Deferred Action Legal Assistant

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; Ciudad de México; A distancia; MXN 550,000 - 826,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A growing legal firm in Mexico City seeks a Remote Deferred Action Legal Assistant to manage client relationships and cases in the Immigration department. Candidates should have strong customer service and case management skills, with knowledge of Deferred Action and relevant software experience. This role offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment as part of a professional team.

Formación

• 1-2 years of Immigration Law experience.
• Experience with Case Management Software.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare forms, letters, and documents for attorney review.
• Maintain extensive communication with clients.
• Oversee the status of cases and update management systems.

Conocimientos

Customer service skills

Case management

Knowledge of Deferred Action

Herramientas

CLIO

Airtable

Descripción del empleo

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, is looking for a Remote Deferred Action Legal Assistant to join our growing Immigration department. You will report directly to the Immigration Supervisors. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service and case management skills. We\'re looking for someone with knowledge of Deferred Action. This paralegal will participate in all aspects of our cases, including assisting in the management of client relationships, case review, analysis, preparation, and filing of applications and petitions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare forms, letters, documents, and correspondence for attorney review.
• Deferred Action
• Maintain extensive communication with clients to provide case status and outstanding customer service.
• Oversee the status of cases through the utilization of case management systems, including CLIO and Airtable.
• Make regular updates to our case management systems, including client information, case tracking information, and client communications.
• Complete assignments and communicate case status to the Legal Supervisor.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and initiative concerning case assignments.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Immigration Law experience.
• Knowledge of Deferred Action.
• Experience with Case Management Software

Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for your career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals who aim to excel in the legal industry.

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