Immigration Paralegal

C.R. WANNAMAKER LAW, PLLC is growing and we need you!

About Us:

C.R. Wannamaker Law, PLLC is an innovative, creative and trail blazing law firm changing the lives of thousands of immigrants and their families using zealous and aggressive legal strategies while treating our clients with compassion and respect. We allow our clients to come out of the shadows and live without fear. We replace their fear with hope. We give a voice and freedom to those who lack it. We create new Americans.

Not only do we change our client lives, we develop and invest in our employees because we believe in changing not only our clients’ lives, but also those of our employees. If our purpose resonates with you, we invite you to apply to become part of our team.

Are you looking for a career where you truly make a difference in people’s lives, not just locally, but nationally? We are looking for the best self-driven, dependable, and high-performing candidates to join our amazing team. There is an immediate opening for a highly organized and efficient Paralegal.

Position Summary
The Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing administrative and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients, conducting research, investigations, and fact checking. May supervise the work of one or more legal assistants.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• May lead a team of legal assistants.
• Coordinate and assign work of cases.
• Review cases before submitting cases for attorney review.
• Mentor and give feedback to legal assistants, to promote growth and learning.
• Draft legal arguments and revise declarations.
• Compile, proofread and revise drafts of legal documents and reports drafted by legal assistants.
• Perform accurate legal research and analysis.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations in legal documents.
• Obtain relevant information from other organizations or agencies.
• Communicate effectively with USCIS, other immigration agencies, clients and teammates.
• Create and organize information.
• Prepare and format legal reports.
• Maintain and update databases and tracking systems.
• Respond to all case-related inquiries from legal assistants and other departments.
• Maintain a consistent attendance record and availability, whether in office or remote.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities:

• Bilingual (Spanish) written/oral. Fluency is mandatory.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
• Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills
• Supervisory and leadership skills. Be able to lead a team by inspiring others with the ability of sharing the firm’s vision.
• Detail oriented
• Excellent time management skills
• Skilled at working independently and also collaboratively
• Strong skill level in MS Office Suite/Google Suite, including Word, Excel, Google Docs, GoogleSheets, etc.
• Familiarity with key legal principles
• Able to exercise good judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education/Experience

• Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or related field, or equivalent related experience required.
• Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 4 years Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience required.
• Immigration law or litigation experience is preferred, but not required.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Paralegal: 4 years (Preferred)
• Legal Assistant: 4 years (Preferred)
• Litigation: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20