Immigration Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation and filing of various immigration petitions and applications, including family petitions, fiancé visas, investor visas, deportation defense, and waivers.
• Conduct legal research and gather necessary documentation to support immigration cases.
• Draft and review legal documents, correspondence, and forms related to immigration proceedings.
• Communicate with clients to gather information, provide updates, and ensure timely completion of cases.
• Manage and maintain client files and case management systems to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
• Maintain open communication with clients.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with all court and agency requirements.
• Absorb and communicate changes in immigration laws and regulations to provide accurate and up-to-date information to clients and attorneys.
• Handle all office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails and arranging meetings.
• Schedule appointments and manage calendars.
• Communicate with clients in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal, with a focus on immigration law.
• Strong knowledge of immigration forms, processes, and legal terminology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
• Experience in a law firm environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

About Jarbath Pena Law Group

We help people create their new beginnings. Whether that is helping them get through their divorce so they can start their new beginning, helping someone navigate the legal process to get their green card, or becoming a citizen, so they can start their new beginning.

We loooooove helping people, and we are looking for people who love to help as well. If that's you, then we want you on the team.

We are a fast-paced and energetic law firm in downtown Miami, and we are looking for more team members to help make the magic happen. We want motivated individuals who know how to get results for clients. So if you can move mountains and make magic happen to help people create their new beginnings, We Need You!

We are a tri-lingual law firm that practices family law and immigration law.