What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Paralegal position at Sanabria & Associates?
IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL
Are you looking to increase your personal and professional development in an educational and exciting environment? Have you joined the legal field to assist immigrants in need? Consider applying to Sanabria & Associates, PLLC!
Sanabria & Associates, PLLC is a prestigious and rapidly expanding law firm with offices in Maryland, DC, Virginia & Florida. A successful candidate will be able to assist during all phases of the immigration process and willing to provide a high-quality level of client support. You will prepare and file several forms with different immigration agencies and work closely with the supervising attorneys. We offer on-the-job training and several other industry leading benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparing and filing applications with USCIS, including but not limited to family-based petitions, adjustment of status, provisional waivers, naturalization, and U-Visas.
- Preparing and filing applications with the Immigration Court, with high emphasis on asylum and cancellation of removal applications.
- Drafting motions for filing with the Immigration Court, such as Motions to Change Venue, Motions to Consolidate, Motions to Substitute Counsel, etc.
- Communicating with clients to gather evidence and information in support of their case
- Drafting affidavits with clients in support of their case
- Electronically file applications and requests with different immigration agencies, including but not limited to: FOIA requests with USCIS, and electronic filing of applications and motions with the Immigration Court
- Organizing and managing case deadlines
- Enter information, documents, and notes into case management software
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Minimum Education: College Education or equivalent
- Immigration Paralegal experience (At least 1 year of experience)
BENEFITS:
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid vacations
- Paid sick time
- 10 Paid Federal Holidays Off
- Paid Birthday and Work Anniversary off
- Paid Parking
- Paid Personal Days
