Are you looking to be a part of something bigger than yourself and effect change on a local, national, and global scale? Our fast-paced Immigration Law Firm in Austin is looking to hire a detail-oriented, efficient, and goal-minded Paralegal to help accomplish that goal! We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. This position will assist with Business Immigration (ex. H2A, H2B, TN) visa petitions.
This position requires a combination of empathy, detail orientation, organization, and strong time-management skills. Our Paralegals play an integral role in creating memorable experiences for clients.
This position is full-time. Benefits include a hybrid work environment, paid holidays, paid time off, a gym reimbursement plan, health insurance coverage, and the option to participate in our retirement savings plan with employer match, once eligible.
If you are looking for a high-energy and positive team environment with lots of growth potential, then look no further.
Responsibilities:
Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
Serve as a first-line review for the legal work of assigned Legal Assistant(s) and provide substantive feedback before presentation to Associate Attorney for review
Manage statuses of all filed applications and petitions and finalize documents after attorney review
Provide legal and factual summaries of case issues and/or strategies for review by the assigned Associate Attorney
Maintains contact with government agencies and escalates possible issues to Supervisory Paralegal or assigned Associate Attorney
Draft petitions, applications, statements in support, and other immigration documents for attorney review
Provide clients with clear and consistent case status updates
Track time in case management software
Assist in the training of Legal Assistants
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
This is not an entry-level position. Minimum 1-year experience in a Paralegal role required
Strong skills in attention to detail, time management, and customer service required
Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team setting
Working knowledge of MS Office and experience with case management software required
Spanish communication, both written and oral, are strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or a paralegal certification with at least 2 years of relevant paralegal experience
Legal experience in working with business-based and/or family immigration preferred
Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
About Company:
Farmer Law PC
Located in Austin, TX, Farmer Law PC is adept at navigating every facet of immigration law. The Firm offers comprehensive, unique, and strategic solutions for our clients immigration needs, from employment-based recruitment and visas to family-based visas. Farmer Law PCs promise is to offer world-class communication and responsiveness to all our clients and our comprehensive approach can simplify even the most complicated of visa programs. Regardless of how large or small your job is, we have the immigration solution for you.