Paralegal

Fibi Law Firm; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fibi Law Firm seeks a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support attorneys in immigration matters. The role requires 1 year of professional services experience and openness to an in-office schedule. Recent graduates in Paralegal or Legal Studies are encouraged to apply.

Ideal candidates will be familiar with various e-filing systems, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and collaborate with senior counsel and staff to move cases forward. Salary and benefits align with market norms.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Must be willing to work in office as needed. Hybrid scheduling is not available.
• Experience or expertise in immigration matters is highly preferred.
• Must be flexible for deadlines, trial dates, and extenuating circumstances.
• Ability to work independently and with attorneys and staff to develop case strategies.
• Strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly 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 and current task list with dates.
• Maintain calendar to meet deadlines and follow up.
• Coordination of closings.
• Post-closing follow up and tracking of recorded documents and owners policies.
• Other administrative tasks assigned by legal and senior management.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

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