Bilingual FOIA Legal Assistant for Immigration Records

Dmcausa; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

401(k)

Team environment

Job summary

Dmcausa's immigration law firm is seeking a FOIA Legal Assistant to manage Freedom of Information Act requests across the firm. You will prepare, submit, track, and review FOIA requests from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.

The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling a large volume of requests. Training will be provided, and you will support attorneys by obtaining records to evaluate and build

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with full training on FOIA procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Bilingual English and Spanish required.
• Experience with FOIA or immigration law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit FOIA requests to agencies.
• Track and monitor FOIA requests for status.
• Review responses and organize records.
• Explain FOIA results to clients in English and Spanish.
• Maintain organized records in the firm's CMS.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Dmcausa's immigration law firm is seeking a FOIA Legal Assistant to manage Freedom of Information Act requests across the firm. You will prepare, submit, track, and review FOIA requests from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.

The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling a large volume of requests. Training will be provided, and you will support attorneys by obtaining records to evaluate and build