Bilingual Immigration Paralegal - Georgian + Russian

Palladino, Isbell & Casazza (PIC Law) is a leading immigration law firm located in Philadelphia, providing expert US immigration services to clients throughout the world. Our fast-paced, progressive firm is focused on its mission to help immigrants, their families, and support businesses seeking to hire and sponsor immigrants. Our staff includes a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff speaking 14 unique languages. We emphasize teamwork and collaboration to encourage productivity and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and filing forms and applications for US Immigration and Citizenship Services, Immigration Court, Asylum Office, and the Department of Labor
• Interviewing clients and preparing their applications for various immigration cases
• Providing accurate translation services for non-English-speaking clients
• Organizing, analyzing, and managing client data and supporting documentation
• Managing the caseload from intake through processing and filing
• Keeping cases on track by updating status reports and managing deadlines
• Reviewing and proofreading documents to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Providing critical administrative support that keeps our team running smoothly

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Paralegal experience required, preferably in immigration law
• Fluency in English and Georgian/Russian (spoken & written); additional language skills are a plus
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize, manage, and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfort working with diverse clients
• Strong writing skills
• Excellent research skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and ability to learn new programs, systems, or applications quickly

Benefits

• Full healthcare coverage, including vision, effective on the first day of employment
• 401k with employer matching after 1 year of employment
• 36-week parental leave policy
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off
• Volunteer work paid time off
• Personal religious day of one's choosing

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to spend long periods working with a computer
• Frequently communicate in person and through devices with co-workers and clients verbally or in writing
• Able to understand and work through problem-solving with co-workers, vendors, and clients
• Must be able to prepare documents and review documents and information prepared by others
• For some work, may need to differentiate between colors and shapes

This job works in an office environment with close contact with other employees, standard levels of noise, movement, and odors, conditioned air, and artificial light. No animals are permitted in the office space per our lease.