What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Case Assistant position at THE AGUIRRE LAW FIRM, APC?
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :Immigration Paralegal Assistant
The Aguirre Law Firm APC is an established and trusted immigration law firm with a strong team motivated by the positive changes they create for our clients and immigrant community. Our Team is looking for a like minded individual with the same values and motivations.
We are seeking a Spanish speaking individual who is passionate, talented, and has at least 1 - 2 years of immigration law experience for our Los Angeles office, but who is also willing to travel 2 days a week to our Van Nuys office. This individual should have basic knowledge of case management and immigration laws. We seek someone who is personable, hungry to learn, and eager to work in a team environment where growth is dictated by the effort put in.
We compensate our TEAM members well by offering competitive wages, PTO, Healthcare , paid holidays and more. Our TEAM dynamics allow for upward mobility with no limit to your professional growth. Our TEAM prides itself in creating an easy learning environment while collectively helping each other through the toughest tasks.
The Aguirre Law Firm, APC prides itself in providing honest and reliable services the community can trust. We have assisted thousands of immigrants legalize their status and defended them against deportation. Our success is based on our clients referrals after providing excellent and trustworthy services.
If you feel that you need a fulfilling career while working with some of the best professionals in the business, please apply to this ad. Only applicants that meet the criteria will be given priority
Pay Range : $20 - $27 / hour based on experience and education
Benefits : Medical / Dental, 401K, PTO,
Job Qualifications and Competencies
- Must be able to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently is REQUIRED
- 1 year Immigration Experience Required - 2 years of Immigration experience is Preferred.
- Ability to take initiative and problem solve
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent phone skills
- Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills and customer service skills required
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Ability to type at least 45 wpm
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, internet proficient
- Ability to occasionally lift large case files of an excess weight of 25 Lbs.
- Must be willing to travel to our Van Nuys Office once a week, or as needed
- Ability to arrive punctually from Monday - Friday 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 30 PM & - Work 1 Saturday per month
- Work 1 Saturday that the office is open or otherwise agreed by both Employer and Employee.
- Assist caseworkers in document collection from clients for USCIS and EOIR cases
- Assist case managers with case management duties and tasks
- Assist caseworkers with accurate preparation of applications and supporting documents, including but not limited to I-485, I-130, U-Visas, DACAs, I-601A, I-589, 42B, FOIAs, Work Permits, etc.
- Assist caseworkers by preparing form communications via text / email / letters for clients
- Complete accurate English translations from Spanish of biographical documents or declarations and serve as interpreter as needed
- Assist in processing mail and preparing and mailing out packages
- Assist in completing general tasks, including with copying, scanning, faxing, emailing, and note-taking
- Answer, screen, and forward phone calls in a professional manner and take detailed messages to assist and support the caseworkers
- Assist caseworkers by providing clients with case status and provide timely responses to clients questions
- Assist caseworkers and attorneys by scheduling appointments
- Work with our case management system by placing notes, reviewing tasks, data entry, etc.
- Close files by scanning and archiving files in database system
- Efficient communication with case managers & attorneys regarding case issues
- Provide back-up support to the reception team, including answering phone calls, collecting payments, greetings clients, and covering the desk during breaks and lunch breaks.
- Travel to our Van Nuys office 1 day a week, or as needed, to assist with USCIS cases
- Have reliable transportation to occasionally travel to the courthouse, post office, or other important errands
Job Description and Qualifications
Salary : $20 - $27
