Paralegal for an Immigration Law firm

Firm Mission Statement 

Our mission is to change as many lives as possible by offering immigration solutions even in the most difficult cases. We look at all possible options to keep our clients in the United States with their families where they belong. We stand ready to fight even when success seems unsure because we understand how much better life can be with the dignity and peace of mind that comes with having documents.  

Position Purpose 

The Virtual Paralegal will work directly with the legal support staff and attorneys on tasks including, but not limited to, research, drafting, fact-finding projects, and assisting clients. Previous experience in family-based or humanitarian immigration preferred.  Our caseload is constantly growing, so they will have excellent organizational skills, have experience drafting cover letters and other documents, and have a passion to help as many undocumented immigrants legalize as possible. 

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm EST  (40 weekly hours)
Payrate: 8.50USD/hr

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities 

• Perform legal, factual research and analyze case documents 

• Review all FBI background check requests 

• Review state police clearance records and FOIA records 

• Coordinate with document collectors to communicate with clients, to obtain the documents necessary to present their case. 

• Draft cover letters, RFE responses, and other documents 

• Oversee case flow for assigned cases and ensure everyone's work is completed promptly 

• Provide strategic insight and additional thoughts on case process 

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 

• Background in legal assistance or immigration law is a plus 

• Experience as an attorney or as a paralegal strongly preferred 

• Experience working with US immigration a huge plus! 

• Experience in using legal database software 

• Excellent verbal/written communication and organization skills 

• Document Management 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bilingual (Spanish English) C1 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software 

• Associate’s degree or similar experience 

Reporting Relationship 

While this role does not have direct reports, the ability to work with all internal team members is a critical success factor. 

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to primarily sit, stand or walk; handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus. The employee must be able to lift to five (5) pounds, as needed, without assistance. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.