Paralegal

About the role

The Paralegal plays a vital role in supporting the firm's attorneys and clients throughout the immigration process. This role involves gathering, organizing, and entering data and evidence, completing forms, compiling case documents, creating formatted and paginated PDF files with tables of contents, and maintaining updated records.

Responsibilities

• Receive a list of evidence from the assigned team and create a corresponding list in Spanish.
• Communicate with clients via call, text, and email to request necessary documents, ensuring contact information is current and accurate.
• Completing forms with an eye to accuracy and reviewing the data imported into the forms by comparing the information received from the client, to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain regular follow-up with clients until all required evidence is received.
• Organize evidence into sections such as biographic information, proof of residence, proof of tax payment, etc. (categories will be provided for each case).
• Create inserts to separate each document, compile all documents, and paginate the final PDF.
• Develop a detailed table of contents, listing each piece of evidence and corresponding page numbers by category.
• Aid in front desk coverage as needed, including greeting clients, answering calls, and directing inquiries in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Support firm leadership by reviewing incoming physical and electronic mail to identify deadlines, critical notices, and required follow-up actions.
• Assist attorneys and legal assistants with preparing, assembling, and finalizing physical filings from the office to ensure submissions are complete and deadlines are met.
• Perform additional administrative and clerical tasks as needed to support attorneys, legal staff, and overall office operations.

Requirements

• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Google Docs, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience: Must have 1 year experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role.
• Language Skills: Fluency in both Spanish and English is nonnegotiable.
• Software Experience: Must have experience with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiarity: Experience with Docketwise, INS Zoom or any case management software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Positive, welcoming, and professional demeanor.
• Passionate about supporting immigrants' rights in the United States.
• Reliable, prompt attendance, able to follow directions and adhere to training guidelines.
• Available to work onsite from Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST.
• Must be located in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia area.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$50,000 - $60,000/year

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST