Guerra & Associates Law Group, P.C. (GALG) is currently seeking an in-office Paralegal to join our law firm. GALG is a boutique law firm in Houston, Texas. We focus our practice exclusively on immigration law, and therefore seek a candidate that has a deep interest in learning and/or expanding their knowledge and expertise in this area of practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal interested in focusing their career on immigration law.

The Paralegal’s responsibilities include:

• Assist three attorneys with preparation of forms, filings, and client contacts as needed, to obtain additional information and/or documentation. Cases with our firm include employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, Removal Proceedings, nonimmigrant visa cases, humanitarian immigration cases (u-visa, humanitarian parole/reinstatement), DACA, waiver cases, and PERM.
• Assist attorneys with writing cover letters for simple cases, including relative petitions and adjustment of status cases. Attorneys will edit and provide guidance, as needed.
• Assist attorneys in providing information in weekly meetings about cases the Paralegal has helped with, reporting on the status of cases, as requested, and preparing a weekly activity report of cases that are pending. Once a case is completed, update the weekly activity report to ensure that information about the cases are up to date.
• Be responsible of the firm’s calendar, adding important dates and deadlines for clients in Immigration Court and with the USCIS. As needed, contact the client to remind them of their deadlines and appointments to ensure clients are informed.
• Perform administrative work. This includes aiding attorneys with light accounting work, creating invoices, contacting clients for payments, and filing documents. This also includes answering phone calls and taking messages when the attorneys are unavailable.
• Perform other activities as assigned.

The ideal Paralegal will meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of an associate degree is generally required; bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal specialization is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience as a Paralegal is generally required; experience working at an immigration law firm is a plus.
• If you have either the education or the experience met, we encourage you to apply, even without both requirements satisfied.
• Organizational skills are necessary to be successful in the position. Attention to detail is also extremely important.
• Spanish speaking and writing is a plus.

Compensation will be based on experience but will be competitive. A competitive salary in Houston, Texas for an immigration law Paralegal can average between $40,000 - $55,000/year. Health benefits are also included. Additional benefits are negotiable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person