Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of an assigned caseload independently, ensuring that each legal matter moves forward efficiently in alignment with the firm's workflow, priorities, and filing deadlines.

• Prioritize cases dynamically based on imminent filing deadlines, urgent client situations, case duration, and firm-wide objectives.

• Keep accurate and real-time updates in CampLegal, Asana, Google Drive, and all relevant case trackers.

• Record all significant client communications, case developments, and follow-up actions on the same business day.

• Actively monitor USCIS, EOIR, NVC, CEAC, and other agency communications to ensure timely addressing of receipts, RFEs, NOIDs, interview notices, and deadlines.

• Support attorneys in the preparation and drafting of immigration petitions, motions, waivers, and specialized applications.

• Conduct thorough and substantive reviews of immigration forms, supporting documentation, client declarations, cover letters, and assembled filing packages.

• Identify factual discrepancies, missing evidence, potential eligibility issues, and case-specific risks, escalating them promptly to the supervising attorney.

• Maintain consistent and empathetic communication with clients to request outstanding documents, forms, signatures, declarations, and approvals.

• Schedule appointments and adequately prepare clients for USCIS interviews, court appearances, consular processing, and other immigration-related hearings.

• Collaborate effectively with various internal teams to resolve case obstacles and avoid unnecessary delays.

• Actively engage in case strategy discussions, team meetings, firm training sessions, and ongoing quality-improvement initiatives.

• Provide assistance in training, onboarding, and mentoring junior team members when requested.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bilingual Fluency: Full professional proficiency in both English and Spanish is required (both written and verbal).

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience as an immigration paralegal, specifically handling VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, family-based adjustments, waivers, and I-751 petitions is preferred.

• Technical Proficiency: Proven experience managing high-volume cases using CampLegal, Asana, and Google Workspace.

• Laser Focus & Detail: Outstanding organizational abilities, keen analytical skills to identify case inconsistencies, and the capability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.

• Cultural Alignment: A strong, demonstrable commitment to the firm’s DREAM values (Dedication, Resourcefulness, Empowerment, Accountability, and Mission-Driven).

🏝️ Benefits

• Complete flexibility for remote work.

• Competitive salary package.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

• Direct opportunities for growth and internal promotions.