Paralegal - Immigration

Holland & Knight LLP; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Holland & Knight LLP in Nashville, TN is seeking a Paralegal to join our immigration practice. The Paralegal will support attorneys and practice groups by preparing legal documents, researching, and compiling data, and maintaining files, calendars and meetings.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree with 2–4 years of immigration experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification a plus.
• 2–4 years of experience in immigration.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently to meet deadlines in fast-paced transactional environment.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of staff, attorneys, management and clients.
• Analytical and critical thinking to make daily decisions.
• Strong time management and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Familiar with immigration terminology and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, summarize, and index documents from multiple sources.
• Attend and participate in meetings and closings.
• Prepare documents and correspondence.
• Handle special projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

This position is based in our Nashville office.

General Description

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our team. The Paralegal will assist attorneys and practice groups in various types of legal matters and provide assistance in preparing legal documents; research and compile data; prepare drafts of documents; maintain responsibility for files, calendars and meetings, etc.

Key Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Gather, organize, summarize and index documents from various sources.
• Attendance at and participation in meetings and/or closings.
• Preparation of documents and correspondence.
• Special projects and duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 – 4 years of experience in immigration.
• Organizational skills to work independently and meet deadlines in fast-paced, complex transactional environment.
• Communication skills to interact with all levels of internal staff, attorneys, management and external clients of the firm.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient to make decisions regarding daily work.
• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Familiar with immigration terminology and tasks.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• Paralegal certification a plus
• Experience with INS Zoom is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

Benefits:

Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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