What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Junior Immigration Paralegal [Full Time; Chapel Hill, NC] position at HSD Immigration Lawyer?
Job Overview
HSD Immigration Lawyer is seeking to recruit a Legal Assistant/Junior Immigration Paralegal. The ideal candidate will deal with a variety of business, investment, humanitarian and family-based immigration matters.
Responsibilities
Under Direct supervision of Immigration Attorney:
· Draft letter of support and various USCIS/DOL/DOS forms
· Prepare nonimmigrant (H-1B, L-1, TN, E-2/E-1) petitions
· Prepare immigrant (EB-1, EB-2, EB-2 NIW, EB-3) petitions
· Assist in preparation and filing of PERM labor certification applications
· Prepare and file adjustment of status and other family-based applications/petitions
· Handle NVC and Consular NIV/IV processing
· Draft RFE/NOID/NOIR/Audit responses
· Draft Motions/Appeals
· Prepare asylum applications
· Draft NIV/IV waiver applications
· Communicate with USCIS, DOS, and clients regarding immigration matters
· Finalize immigration case filings to be submitted to USCIS/DOL/DOS
· Organize and manage client files
Qualifications & Experience
· Associate's or Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of work experience in business- and family-based immigration matters
· 1-2 years of work experience using immigration case management system (INSZoom, LawLogix, etc.)
· Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational and time-management skills, be detailed oriented; and be able to multitask in a fast paced and highly regarded immigration practice
· Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required
· Authorized to work in the U.S.
How to Apply: To apply, send resume, cover letter and two writing samples. The cover letter should describe in detail: (1) your prior immigration work experience; (2) your salary requirements; and (3) why you are interested in this position
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30,000 - $35,000