Paralegal Team Lead

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

📋 Description

• Oversee, guide, and support a team of removal paralegals through daily mentorship and performance feedback.

• Encourage professional growth and development among paralegals, fostering teamwork and collaboration.

• Track and analyze team performance metrics; conduct regular assessments and provide constructive coaching.

• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes for new paralegal team members as necessary.

• Aid the Paralegal Manager in managing team metrics, ensuring adherence to all processes and procedures.

• Supervise the drafting, preparation, and filing of legal documents related to removal defense cases, such as briefs, motions, and appeals.

• Work in conjunction with attorneys to devise and implement legal strategies in removal proceedings.

• Perform legal research and support case development by utilizing current immigration laws, policies, and case law.

• Stay informed about changes in immigration law, particularly regarding removal defense, and offer guidance to the team as needed.

• Maintain precise and well-organized digital case files and documentation for all client matters.

• Ensure prompt case processing, compliance with court and agency deadlines, and adherence to internal quality standards.

• Act as a project advisor by assessing risks, preventing errors, and ensuring the successful rollout of new initiatives.

• Manage performance processes to ensure effective handling of cases and tasks while avoiding delays.

• Identify and execute enhancements in workflows, documentation, and resource utilization to boost operational efficiency.

• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance efficiency and add value for both the firm and its clients.

• Communicate proficiently with clients, witnesses, and stakeholders in both English and Spanish.

• Address and resolve escalated client issues in coordination with attorneys or legal leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certification from an accredited institution.

• 3+ years of paralegal experience, including a minimum of 1 year in removal defense.

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity within a legal team.

• Comprehensive knowledge of immigration law and procedures specific to removal defense.

• Strong organizational and case management capabilities, with the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Tools.

• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills for managing complex case coordination.

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote work setting.

• High ethical standards and a strong commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and legal integrity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Mental Health Days

• Office Holidays