Immigration Paralegal

The Aguirre Law Firm - A Professional Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Job summary

The Aguirre Law Firm - A Professional Corporation in Los Angeles seeks a Spanish Immigration Paralegal with 3+ years of immigration law experience to manage USCIS family-based immigration and EOIR deportation defense caseload. Fluency in Spanish is required, and strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success.

This full-time position offers opportunities for advancement, PTO, and a benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) plan and

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently.
• 3+ years of immigration experience required; 3–5+ years preferred.
• USCIS and EOIR case management knowledge in immigration law.
• Ability to take initiative and problem solve.
• 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 and customer service skills.
• Ability to type at least 45 wpm.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook.
• Ability to lift large case files up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee case management with supervisors and supervising attorneys.
• Explain immigration process and requirements to clients.
• Collect information and documents for applications.
• Fill out applications accurately and review for errors.
• Manage deadlines and process mail.
• Provide detailed notes in case management system.
• Translate documents as needed.
• Assist team as required.
• Contribute ideas to grow the firm.
• Travel to court or post office as needed.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Immigration law

Case management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Typing speed 45 wpm

Customer service

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

MS Word

Excel

MS Outlook

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.

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks

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