Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Job description
Paralegal
Barrales Law has the mission to advocate for the rights of the immigrant community with honesty, compassion, and persistence. We look for strong professionals to uphold our mission and contribute to the growth of the business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Preparing and filling documents
- Summarizing cases, preparing reports and updates for attorneys
- Work closely with Associates and other Paralegals on all aspects of case preparation for temporary and permanent visa petitions and applications.
- Draft Petitions/Applications and file with government agency.
- Maintain client contact information.
- Provide status updates.
- Update case management system.
- Learn procedural and processing requirements for various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications.
- Work with clients to gather and convey information.
- Perform administrative functions such as scanning and filing documents in document management systems.
- Manage client files.
- Perform legal research
Skills:
- Ability to prepare memos and motions
- Excellent research skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Ability to always maintain confidentiality
- Strong attention to detail
- Achieve high level of productivity.
- Ability to Multi-task in a fast-paced environment with challenging demands.
- Meets assigned deadlines and communicates case progress/status/issues to supervisor.
- Self-starter, demonstrates flexibility, and initiative regarding assignments for self and team.
- Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize workload, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, verbal, and written communication skills.
Requirements:
- BS or BA Degree (Preferred). No JDs please
- Fluent in Spanish (Required)
- Working knowledge of advanced functions of Microsoft Calendar, SharePoint
Experience:
- Immigration Paralegal: 1 to 2 years (Preferred)
Education:
- Associate or Bachelor's (Preferred)
Benefits offered:
- Paid time off
- 401k
- Health Insurance Reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $38,000-$50,000
Start Date: 3-7 days
Barrales Law provided the following inclusive hiring information:
- Women-led organization
- Disability accommodations
- Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
- Age-inclusive
- Diversity and inclusion training or programs
- Paid time off'
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Work Remotely
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person