Paralegal - Dublin

About The Lisinski Law Firm

Since 2020, Lisinski Law Firm has been a dedicated humanitarian immigration practice, committed to supporting individuals and families seeking safety, stability, and a path forward. We frequently assist clients who have faced rejection elsewhere, offering both advocacy and care.

About The Role

This is a position for a self-driven Paralegal professional. You won’t just support cases; you will be key in determining the strongest defense strategy for each client, predominantly for I-589 and EOIR 42-B cases, in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

• 3 or more years of immigration experience, including I-589 and 42-B applications
• Technical Ownership: Prepared to deliver on day 1
• Autonomy: Act as a subject matter expert, identify risks, propose solutions to procedural hurdles, and manage escalations independently
• Bilingual Professional: Masters the intricacies of the Immigration Court and thrives in a high-ownership, self-directed environment

Position Purpose

The Paralegal role involves working closely with legal support staff and attorneys to prepare immigration court case strategies and respond to immigration judges' orders. Paralegals are trained to handle a wide range of immigration inquiries and tasks before escalating matters to attorneys.

Your Key Contributions

• Learn requirements and be familiar with processes for I–589, EOIR 42-B, and other case types
• Review intake, interview, and initial research notes to develop legal strategies for attorney review
• Review and adjust case flow in response to immigration judges’ orders
• Conduct thorough reviews of full court case files prior to preparing clients for court appearances, ensuring they understand their case and what to expect
• Respond to client concerns and case escalations by identifying solutions or next steps
• Clearly and respectfully communicate legal information to clients based on attorney guidance
• Assist in developing and refining internal workflows, scripts, and training materials to improve consistency and efficiency across the Court team
• Partner with other operations teams to provide strategic insight and additional thoughts on the case process
• Upon request and where appropriate, help to handle overflow attorney tasks

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements (Essential Skills, Knowledge & Abilities)

• Possesses excellent English and Spanish, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• High School diploma or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of court filing experience, with a minimum of 3 years in immigration court filings
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software including Dropbox, SharePoint or CRM
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to solve problems independently or with the support of leadership
• Ability to work as a team in a collaborative manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST

How You'll Benefit

• 401k Match
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Options for Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care FSA
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm App Subscription
• Paid Time Off