Spanish/English Bilingual Paralegal

Anderson & Anderson Law LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson & Anderson Law Office in Minnesota is seeking a bilingual Spanish/English-speaking paralegal for a full-time, in-person role. The firm focuses on immigration and criminal law, handling cases in Immigration Court, before USCIS, and state/federal courts.

The role involves researching statutes, compiling evidence, preparing legal documents, managing files and calendars, and assisting attorneys in hearings and appeals. Strong bilingual communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Paralegal position requires bilingual Spanish/English.
• Research, compile, and prepare client information for USCIS, EOIR, and state courts.
• Provide outstanding client service to our clients.
• In-person, full-time role in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Researches law sources by identifying applicable statutes and judicial decisions.
• Compiles evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, and databases, and by interviewing clients.
• Prepares legal documents for attorney approval and use by identifying forms and formats; producing text; proofreading; maintaining document control system.
• Manages and prioritizes files and documents; coordinates with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts; manages court docket calendar; expedites paper flow; maintains schedules and deadlines.
• Prepares for hearings by preparing exhibits and keeping diligent track of deadlines.
• Drafts appeals by researching legal basis for appeal.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Administrative writing

Complex analysis

Telephone skills

Multitasking

Organization

Legal administration

Hospitality

Bilingual Spanish/English

Job description

Bilingual Spanish/English-speaking Paralegal

Anderson and Anderson is hiring a full-time, in-person bilingual paralegal. At Anderson & Anderson Law Office, we are committed to providing exceptional legal services with a client-centered approach. With a team of highly skilled attorneys and staff and a dedication to achieving favorable outcomes, we strive to meet the diverse needs of our clients. We specialize in immigration and criminal law and are equipped to handle a wide range of legal matters. We represent clients in Immigration Court, before the Citizenship and Immigration Service, the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, and Minnesota state courts.

Job Purpose

Researching, obtaining, compiling, and preparing client information for submission to USCIS, EOIR, and state courts. Provides outstanding customer service to our clients.

Duties

• Researches law sources by identifying applicable statutes and judicial decisions.
• Compiles evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, and databases, and by interviewing clients.
• Prepares legal documents for attorney approval and use by identifying forms and formats; producing text; proofreading; maintaining document control system.
• Manages and prioritizes files and documents; coordinates with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts; manages court docket calendar; expedites paper flow; maintaines schedules and deadlines.
• Prepares for hearings by preparing exhibits and keeping diligent track of deadlines.
• Drafts appeals by researching legal basis for appeal.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications

Close Attention to Detail, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Research Skills, Administrative Writing, Ability to Analyze Complex Situations, Telephone Skills, Multi-tasking, Organization, Legal Administration Skills, Hospitality, Spanish/English Bilingual Required.