Immigration Legal Assistant - Speaks, reads, writes Spanish

Dearborn based immigration law practice is seeking an immigration legal assistant. As a boutique immigration law firm with over 40 years of experience in immigration law, we handle, employment-based and family-based immigration cases as well as removal defense, asylum, and naturalization cases.

Job responsibilities include:

· Preparing immigration packages for immigration related filings with USCIS, USDOS, USICE, USCBP, USDOL and the Immigration Court.

· Organizing computer and paper files, answering phones, scheduling, tracking deadlines, typing with accuracy, copying, filing, faxing, scanning, billing, e-filing.

· Communicating with a variety of courts and government agencies.

· Communicating with clients by in person, by phone and by email.

· Imputing client data and updating our case management system to properly track client applications.

· Organizing the office, ordering, and tracking office supplies.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking candidates with 1-3 years of experience working in the immigration field including experience preparing immigration applications. Employment-based or Removal immigration experience is a plus. You should bring with you the ability to:

· You should be able to precisely prepare forms and assembly indexed packages for filing with USCIS, USDOS and the Immigration Court. (We will provide training)

· You should have a positive, pleasant attitude.

· You should have excellent communication and organization skills.

· You should have excellent computer skills including experience in organizing computer files and using Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft office, Power Point, and Adobe Acrobat/PDF.

· You should have excellent writing skills (including proofreading, spelling, typing, and writing).

· You should have the ability to prioritize and manage a busy caseload in an efficient manner and consistent with numerous inflexible legal deadlines.

· You should have the ability to collaborate professionally and effectively with team members.

· You should have a high level of attention to detail. You should possess a high level of emotional intelligence and empathy.

· You should take pride in delivering highly responsive and proactive client service. You should have a passion for the immigration field.

· Arabic or Spanish language skills preferred.

Pay based on experience.

To apply, please provide a cover letter, resume, writing samples, and list of references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• office: 1 year (Required)
• Law office: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Speak, Read, Write Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dearborn, MI 48124 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dearborn, MI 48124: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18