Paralegal/Legal Assistant

ImmigrationJobs; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in immigration law is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join their remote team. This pivotal role involves supporting attorneys by managing Requests for Evidence, communicating with clients, and organizing legal documents. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immigration processes and excellent organizational skills. This firm is committed to providing compassionate support to clients throughout their immigration journey, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in people's lives. Join a team that values innovation and communication while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Work from home

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Paralegal or similar position.
• Strong working knowledge of visas and the immigration process.

Responsibilities

• Manage Request for Evidence process and prepare RFE packages.
• Escalate communication with clients regarding case details.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Immigration Knowledge

Flexibility

Education

Paralegal Certification

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

MyCase

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary:

The Paralegal is a crucial part of the Eagan Immigration team and has the primary responsibilities of assisting the lawyers in preparing and organizing various legal documents, corresponding with clients and agencies, discussing case details with attorneys and clients, and organizing different files for different legal proceedings. In this role, the Paralegal will be the primary support for RFEs (Requests for Evidence) for cases, preparing and filing packages with Attorney supervision as needed, managing deadlines and evidence, and speaking with clients regularly to explain and review status updates and questions. This position will also support denials and appeals cases in conjunction with the Attorney team.

Eagan Immigration is a US-based law firm dedicated to helping our clients explore their immigration options, create a plan for their case, and obtain the immigration benefit for which they qualify. We care about our clients and their families, and aim to support them at each stage of their immigration journey.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage Request for Evidence process, including but not limited to preparing RFE packages, preparing and managing evidence lists, tracking deadlines and RFE cases, contacting clients directly to collect evidence and explain RFE process, provide support to other Paralegals and Attorneys, etc.
2. Escalated communication with clients such as, but not limited to:
1. When Forms and Questionnaires teams aren't getting details or info, particularly when our team thinks the client may not be sharing all the details.
2. When scope of case/practice area changes, provide context and explanation to clients, including any additional documents, paperwork, etc.
3. Support Supervising Attorney with all Denials and Appeals Paralegal work.
4. Provide additional support to the Legal team as needed by helping Questionnaire and/or Forms teams if particularly busy time or a teammate is out of the office.

Requirements:

1. 3+ years of experience as a Paralegal or similar position.
2. Past experience in the immigration space with strong working knowledge of visas, the immigration system, and process, etc.
3. Preference for experience in MyCase and Microsoft.
4. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
5. Flexibility and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
6. For this virtual position, we will provide a laptop with access to the necessary systems, but in order to best operate these systems, you will need reliable access to internet speed of at least 10-50MB.
7. Willingness to adhere to the company values of compassion, innovation, communication, and commitment.
8. Some flexibility in hours may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: Remote