Immigration Paralegal

THE AGUIRRE LAW FIRM, APC; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 4% Matching

10 Observed Holidays

6 days of sick pay

Accruing and progressive PTO plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Aguirre Law Firm, APC seeks a Spanish Immigration Paralegal with 3+ years of immigration law experience to support USCIS family-based matters and EOIR deportation cases.

You will manage a reasonable caseload, assist attorneys, communicate with clients in Spanish, translate documents, and help the team stay organized in a fast-paced environment. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Spanish, read, write, and speak.
• 3+ years of immigration law experience is required.
• Experience with USCIS family-based immigration and EOIR deportation defense.
• Strong initiative, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to multitask and manage files up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Reliable transportation for occasional court or postal errands.

Responsibilities

• Oversee case management with supervising attorneys.
• Communicate immigration process and requirements to clients.
• Collect documents and prepare applications.
• Review forms for accuracy before submission.
• Meet deadlines and process mail.
• Enter detailed notes in the case management system.
• Translate documents as needed.
• Support team and contribute ideas for firm growth.
• Travel as needed for court or post office.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Immigration law

Case management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Typing 45 wpm

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Problem solving

Reliable transportation

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Internet proficiency

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Qualifications and Competencies

• Must be able to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently is REQUIRED
• 3 - years of Immigration experience is Required, 3-5 or more years of Experience is preferred
• 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

Job Description

• 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

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to 4% Matching
• 10 Observed Holidays
• 6 days of sick pay
• Accruing and progressive PTO plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations

Remote interview process Personal protective equipment provided or required Social distancing guidelines in place Virtual meetings Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Education

Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience

Immigration law: 3 years (Required)

Language

Spanish (Required)

Work Location

One location