What are the responsibilities and job description for the Remote Legal Assistant position at Garcia & Garcia Attorney's At Law?
We are an immigration law firm located in North Austin. Our office is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to work in the areas of both family based immigration and removal defense cases. Our work environment is very demanding, fast-paced, and high volume. Candidates must be organized, have great customer service, communication skills, be a fast-learner, be self-motivated, and show initiative. MUST also be bilingual in both Spanish and English.
The full-time position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.
Compensation is depending on experience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Be familiar with USCIS, EOIR, and NVC procedures, interview and communicate with clients, prepare applications and packets, prepare routine correspondence, answer phone calls, and calendar appointments. In addition, the legal assistant will be expected to:
- draft and review routine legal documents
- communicate verbally and in writing with outside organizations, such as government agencies and other law firms to gather information and data
- utilize, create or establish procedures to be able to organize, coordinate, and retrieve documents
- research immigration law and procedures, and case management
- perform various administrative tasks as required
- perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
Have prior experience in either family based immigration or removal defense. A Bachelor’s degree is not required but is a plus. We will train the qualified candidate on procedures specific to the firm.
Please emailresume, and references. Initial phone interviews will be conducted in Spanish to ensure bilingual skills. DO NOT CALL REGARDING THE POSITION.
Start Date: TBD
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- In order to be considered for this position, you must have reliable internet- do you have reliable internet if so - please type 308 as your response.
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX 78753: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $15