Immigration Legal Assistant

WizeHire, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks of accrued leave

Group health insurance with employer contribution

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

A legal firm in Atlanta is seeking a highly motivated Bilingual Immigration Paralegal to assist attorneys with family-based immigration cases. The ideal candidate will be fully bilingual in English and Spanish and have experience in a law firm environment. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents and maintaining the litigation calendar. This full-time role offers a salary range of $38,000 to $45,000 per year along with benefits such as health insurance and retirement plan contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or 2+ years of experience in a law firm.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
• Excellent communication, research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with family-based immigration petitions.
• Organize and analyze information and files.
• Draft legal documents and communicate with clients in English and Spanish.

Job description

Overview

ATLANTA FAMILY & IMMIGRATION LAW is seeking a highly motivated BILINGUAL Immigration Paralegal to join our experienced legal team. We help clients navigate immigration-related legal problems, and this role requires someone with a passion for people and a high level of professionalism.

Our Firm:

ATLANTA FAMILY & IMMIGRATION LAW has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the US for the past few years, providing a strong customer experience. The team values initiative, responsibility, integrity, and a commitment to learning and growth. If you communicate well, care about immigrants, adapt under pressure, and can juggle multiple projects, this job is for you.

If you like feedback and can work independently, this job is for you. If you value teamwork, accept responsibility for mistakes, and enjoy speaking with people all day in a positive tone, this job is for you. If you like submitting reports about your work and being held accountable daily, this job is for you.

This Immigration Paralegal position is a highly visible role that involves daily client interaction and delivering a high level of customer service. Our team is polished, professional, and knowledgeable about firm policies and procedures. If you believe you are that person, we want to hear from you.

ATLANTA FAMILY & IMMIGRATION LAW is an established and growing firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. We emphasize finding key players to build our “A-Team.”

Why Join Us?

Two weeks of accrued leave per year (10 working days); eligibility to participate in group health insurance with employer contribution; seven paid holidays; eligibility to participate in the Firm’s retirement plan with company matching up to 3% after one year; opportunities for professional and personal growth; a positive work environment that supports work-life balance and team culture.

+ potential additional earnings with our performance-based incentive plan.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with complex family-based immigration petitions and deportation cases.
• Organize and analyze information and files.
• Maintain the Firm’s litigation calendar.
• Draft letters and court documents.
• Draft legal documents, including motions, pleadings, exhibit lists, and appeals to the US Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Draft legal applications for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• Thoroughly research laws and judicial decisions about current and past cases.
• Communicate with clients by providing updates and gathering information in English and Spanish.
• Draft letters to clients in Spanish.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, a Certification as a trained paralegal with 2+ years of experience, or equivalent on-the-job Legal Assistant/Paralegal experience in a law firm environment (Pay will DOE).
• Previous experience as a Paralegal with an immigration law firm strongly desired.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with immigration client management/forms software such as Cerenade, EImmigration, Immigration Tracker is preferred but not required.

Personal qualities: Highly motivated, highly organized, excellent communication skills, excellent research and writing skills, the ability to prioritize and multitask, deadline- and detail-oriented, works well independently and under pressure.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $38,000 to $45,000 / year

About Atlanta Family & Immigration Law Firm

Atlanta Family & Immigration Law is a team of compassionate and focused professionals dedicated to providing effective resolutions to high-conflict legal matters. We are recognized as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the US and value empathy, gusto, and integrity. We are excited to add you to the team.