Who is Flora Legal Group?

We are a team of passionate immigration professionals providing guidance and hope by advocating for and empowering all people to build a prosperous future.

We see a future where the immigrant community is welcome and valued, creating a better world for generations to come.

Job Summary

A fast-paced immigration practice seeks an in-office bilingual (English/Spanish) legal assistant to assist paralegals and other law firm staff with various tasks. We are hiring at least two candidates for this position.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Completes tasks assigned by paralegal in an appropriate and timely manner;
• Assembles immigration packets. To include, printing, scanning, hole punching, making copies, paginating, inserting exhibits;
• Uploads completed packets to case management software;
• Prepares packet for mailing by completing mail slips and placing in mail;
• Enters clear and correct notes in case management software;
• Collects documents from clients;
• Scans collected client documents and uploads to case management software;
• Submits completed packets to paralegal, paralegal supervisor(s), and/or attorneys;
• Prints assembled PDFs;
• Fingerprint clients for FBI checks;
• Prepares files for hearings;
• Calls court to follow-up on motions and various questions;
• Prints or copies documents for law firm staff as needed;
• Attends hearing preparation meetings and serves as notetaker and/or interpreter if paralegal is not available;
• Communicates with Paralegal to provide inquiry responses and other requested information;
• Prepares forms for Paralegals when requested;
• Update practice management software with all client information and case progress;
• Translation of documents from Spanish to English;
• Interpret for appointments from Spanish to English and English to Spanish.

Qualifications and Skills

• Fluency in both English and Spanish (conversing, reading, and writing).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Office experience preferred.
• Solid work history.
• Have a passion to help underserved populations and to help people from all walks of life.
• Strong interest in an immigration-based practice.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Adobe PDF experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service.
• Strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt easily to changing circumstances.

Please respond with a resume for immediate consideration. Cover Letters are strongly encouraged in order to provide a more in-depth explanation of an applicant's skill and desire to work in this field.

Please see the posted salary range before applying.

Benefits

Paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability leave, parental leave, 401(k) with employer match, financial wellness tool, free mental health counseling and telemedicine, and household YMCA or LA Fitness membership after probationary period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Language:

• and write in English and Spanish fluently? (Required)

Work Location: In person