Paralegal

Fibi Law Firm; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Fibi Law Firm in New York is seeking a capable Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support immigration matters and manage document workflows.

The role requires at least 1 year of professional services experience; recent grads are welcome. This is an on-site position emphasizing collaboration, deadlines, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ year of professional services experience.
• Recent Paralegal / Legal Studies graduates encouraged to apply.
• Experience with immigration matters preferred.
• Flexible for deadlines, trial dates, and extenuating circumstances.
• Ability to develop case strategies with attorneys and staff.
• Clear and effective communication with senior counsel, paralegals, clients, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Willing to work in office as needed; no hybrid scheduling.
• Prepare documents for Petitions including waivers, purchase agreements, and amendments.
• Review closing documents for Family Case Petitions and large Asylum Petitions.
• Maintain organized electronic files of all Applications/Petitions for team access.
• Prepare, monitor and track Applications.
• Maintain a calendar and task list to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate closings and post-closing follow up on documents and policies.
• Handle other administrative tasks as assigned by legal and senior management.

Skills

Professional services experience

Immigration knowledge

Strong critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Independent and team teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal / Legal Studies degree

Tools

e-filing systems

Job description

Legal Assistant / Paralegal Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of professional services experience. Recent Paralegal / Legal Studies graduates are encouraged to apply
• working within various e-filing systems is highly preferred

Legal Assistant / Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Must be willing to work in office as needed. Hybrid scheduling is not available, determined on a case-by-case basis.
• Experience or expertise in immigration matters is highly preferred.
• Must be flexible as required for deadlines, trial dates, and other extenuating circumstances
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting of attorneys and staff members to develop case strategies.
• Strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and attention to detail.
• Ability to Communicate clearly and effectively with senior counsel, paralegals, clients, and firm staff verbally and in writing.
• Prepare documents related to Petitions including waivers, purchase agreements and amendments
• Review a high volume of closing documents for Family Case Petitions and large Asylum Petitions
• Maintain organized electronic files of all Applications/Petitions for use by multiple team members.
• Prepare, monitor and track Applications.
• Maintain a file dashboard system, keep a current task list, and maintain specific case records and dates.
• Maintain calendar to ensure deadlines are met and follow up is accomplished
• Coordination of closings.
• Post-closing follow up and tracking of recorded documents and owners policies.
• Other administrative tasks assigned by legal and senior management.

A Career With Fibi Law Firm Offers

Training: With the most in-depth training platform in the industry, our employees get top quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.

Career Mobility: We’re a growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth, and providing for continued career progression. Some companies like to promote from within, we love to!

Technology: Fibi Law Firm has many cutting edge Petition tools and innovative programs are designed with one purpose in mind – to help you succeed.

Family Culture: Our unique family-like culture is what makes Fibi Law Firm an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity: At Fibi Law Firm, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we know it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.

Fibi Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift