Immigration Paralegal
Title: Experienced Immigration Paralegal
Reports To: Managing Attorney
Pay: Starting at $18 /per hour plus full SRLO benefits, Full-time, Non-exempt position
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
SRLO has outstanding benefits including medical and dental insurance, and life insurance.
Description
SRLO is an immigration legal services organization with that officially launched in January 2020. Our mission is to build a resilient, diverse community by providing comprehensive representation and holistic legal services to immigrants in need. GHIRP is seeking a full-time, Spanish-speaking Experienced Paralegal to carry out reception and administrative tasks.
We are a growing law firm with a passion for serving immigrants; we do family-based immigration and removal defense; we do a few business/employer-based immigration, student visas, or tourist visas, religious visas. We are looking for an organized, passionate paralegal who likes to work hard by helping our incredible clients to obtain their American Dream. A paralegal knows that you will be a pivotal part to our client’s success.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual interested in joining our team. The Experienced Immigration Paralegal will play a vital role in the provision of high-quality immigration legal services to our clients. The ideal applicant will have a strong commitment to public interest law and to the empowerment of immigrant communities.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Assist attorneys and legal assistants in scheduling client appointments, notifying clients of upcoming court hearings and deadlines, and with other routine correspondence.
• Conduct initial screenings to schedule potential clients for intakes.
• Maintain and organize case files, keeping them properly organized and accessible.
• Enter case data into internal database and manage client electronic files.
• Maintain inventory of department supplies, and order mailing and shipping supplies.
• Prepare outgoing mail including photocopying, addressing, sealing, and posting materials.
• Provide administrative assistance in setting up and conducting legal clinics and other daily operations.
• Participate in regular peer and supervisor meetings and trainings.
• Provide interpretation and translation support in client matters.
• Other duties, activities, and responsibilities, as assigned.
Requirements
• High school diploma (required); Bachelor’s Degree preferred; paralegal training or experience in a law office helpful.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage time and resources.
• Must be reliable and have a professional demeanor.
• Must be able to maintain confidential client information.
• Must be a team player, highly self-motivated, responsive and have a keen attention to detail.
• Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of low- income, culturally diverse clients.
• Texas Driver License; clean driving record; own vehicle; applicable auto insurance.
• Proven experience as an immigration paralegal = 3+ years working on family-based petitions and removal defense in these areas:
• VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, AOS, CP, PIP, I-751, I-90, DACA, NATZ, Waivers, EADs, Bag & Baggage letters, EADs, Senate Advocacy
• CFI, Bond, 42b (Regular and Special Rule), Asylum, BIA (MTR, Appeal), 5th Cir. Advocacy, PD, Admin. Closure
• Excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of legal strategies and position of clients
• Strong creativity and desire to innovate with new strategies to better serve our clients and to streamline our firm
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Great organizational skills and ability to lead and delegate
• Resilient problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail including grammar and spelling
• Solid background in customer service
• Good knowledge of legal research techniques and databases
• Excellent knowledge of basic office programs, Law Management Computer Software, and online applications
If you're eager to join a team where you'll be valued, challenged, and given the ability to do life-changing work, please apply!
Title: Experienced Immigration Paralegal
Reports To: Managing Attorney
Pay: Starting at $18 /per hour plus full SRLO benefits, Full-time, Non-exempt position
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
SRLO has outstanding benefits including medical and dental insurance, and life insurance.
Description
SRLO is an immigration legal services organization with that officially launched in January 2020. Our mission is to build a resilient, diverse community by providing comprehensive representation and holistic legal services to immigrants in need. GHIRP is seeking a full-time, Spanish-speaking Experienced Paralegal to carry out reception and administrative tasks.
We are a growing law firm with a passion for serving immigrants; we do family-based immigration and removal defense; we do a few business/employer-based immigration, student visas, or tourist visas, religious visas. We are looking for an organized, passionate paralegal who likes to work hard by helping our incredible clients to obtain their American Dream. A paralegal knows that you will be a pivotal part to our client’s success.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual interested in joining our team. The Experienced Immigration Paralegal will play a vital role in the provision of high-quality immigration legal services to our clients. The ideal applicant will have a strong commitment to public interest law and to the empowerment of immigrant communities.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Assist attorneys and legal assistants in scheduling client appointments, notifying clients of upcoming court hearings and deadlines, and with other routine correspondence.
• Conduct initial screenings to schedule potential clients for intakes.
• Maintain and organize case files, keeping them properly organized and accessible.
• Enter case data into internal database and manage client electronic files.
• Maintain inventory of department supplies, and order mailing and shipping supplies.
• Prepare outgoing mail including photocopying, addressing, sealing, and posting materials.
• Provide administrative assistance in setting up and conducting legal clinics and other daily operations.
• Participate in regular peer and supervisor meetings and trainings.
• Provide interpretation and translation support in client matters.
• Other duties, activities, and responsibilities, as assigned.
Requirements
• High school diploma (required); Bachelor’s Degree preferred; paralegal training or experience in a law office helpful.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage time and resources.
• Must be reliable and have a professional demeanor.
• Must be able to maintain confidential client information.
• Must be a team player, highly self-motivated, responsive and have a keen attention to detail.
• Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of low- income, culturally diverse clients.
• Texas Driver License; clean driving record; own vehicle; applicable auto insurance.
• Proven experience as an immigration paralegal = 3+ years working on family-based petitions and removal defense in these areas:
• VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, AOS, CP, PIP, I-751, I-90, DACA, NATZ, Waivers, EADs, Bag & Baggage letters, EADs, Senate Advocacy
• CFI, Bond, 42b (Regular and Special Rule), Asylum, BIA (MTR, Appeal), 5th Cir. Advocacy, PD, Admin. Closure
• Excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of legal strategies and position of clients
• Strong creativity and desire to innovate with new strategies to better serve our clients and to streamline our firm
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Great organizational skills and ability to lead and delegate
• Resilient problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail including grammar and spelling
• Solid background in customer service
• Good knowledge of legal research techniques and databases
• Excellent knowledge of basic office programs, Law Management Computer Software, and online applications
If you're eager to join a team where you'll be valued, challenged, and given the ability to do life-changing work, please apply!