Are you a fierce, experienced immigration legal assistant or paralegal who loves serving immigrants? Are you the go-to for waivers, a compelling cover letter drafter, and the one person clients always want to talk to? Are you looking for an opportunity to be truly valued and appreciated by your employer? 

If you answered yes to the above, we invite you to L.I.V.E. your passion with us as our Rockstar Bilingual Legal Assistant! Please read this ad and if it resonates with you, that is a good indication that you may be our perfect candidate. If you don’t love everything in this ad, please don’t apply—you deserve to spend your working hours at a company that makes you feel completely alive; don’t settle!

Our core values of helping people L.I.V.E. are present in all we do; here is a short video explaining our values, and below is a demonstration of how our values play a part in this job. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F9N0RSflag

Live. We are a growing law firm with a passion for serving immigrants; we do family-based immigration and removal defense; we do not do any business/employer-based immigration, student visas, or tourist visas. We are looking for an organized, passionate paralegal who likes to work hard by helping our incredible clients truly live, and in exchange, that paralegal knows s/he will feel immeasurably fulfilled in his or her life. 

Innovative. We are innovative, not only in the ways we serve our clients but in the way we have built our team and the way we support them through the ups and downs of immigration practice. To that end, we know what we’re looking for—and we know our ideal candidate does too! —and that’s someone who is creative, strategic, and passionate. If, however, if you’re just looking for a J.O.B.—a place where you can show up every day and get a paycheck—this isn’t the place for you. We are doing life-changing work and want someone who believes that his or her life’s work is meant for this cause! Every member of our 40 member team sees solutions and opportunities where other firms see problems; we see human lives where other firms see a case number. We are true believers.

Vested. We are vested in the outcome of every case and in the growth of every team member. We believe it is important to create an atmosphere where each team member can be productive and where they can hone their skills, so they are always learning, growing, and improving. Clients are at the core of every successful firm, and it is important to listen to what they want so we can meet their needs while giving them an incredible customer experience that creates raving fans. That is why employees and our clients and the experience they have working with us are critical to everything we do.

Excellence. We believe each member of the team holds themselves and their teammates accountable so that excellence is always present. We also find that communication and camaraderie in a fast-paced business that has fun and celebrates growth, and successes make it a place worth working. And while we are a fun, vibrant team, we also believe in Systems and Key Performance Indicators, so that we know we are always working in a streamlined fashion and driving results. We expect greatness and are willing to help you get there, but we will also be just as honest in our quarterly reviews if you are not reaching the expectations that have been set. We want our team to know if they are getting an A, or if they are falling short and how they can get up to the A status. If you don’t thrive on honing your skills and learning new ways, then this likely is not the right job for you. From our Receptionist to our CEO, every person on our team is growing every month.

If anything in this ad made you want to run for the hills, then you really shouldn’t apply. But if you know that you are the best of the best, that you love what you do and you want to be on this mission with us, please apply!

Summary of who we are looking for:

As a Bilingual Legal Assistant, you will build on your legal support experience to take on more responsibilities in immigration law. This intermediate-level position involves managing client intake, handling form filling, document collection, and providing case updates to clients. You will work under moderate supervision and contribute to the efficiency of the legal team. 

This person is a Rockstar who loves communicating with our team and clients, helping problem-solve to make sure the case moves forward in a strategic fashion--we want to reach the clients' goals faster, smoother, and prevent bumps along the way.

Our Bilingual Legal Assistant knows how to get [you know what] done. S/he will take the time to do the job right, of course, but knowing the client's life is in our hands, s/he will get the job done with little to no input after receiving the project.

In this role you must be a self-starter and manage your workload. After the client hires the Firm, our Bilingual Legal Assistant works with the Legal Director and Sr. Associate to go over the strategic plan and begins executing it. Our Bilingual Legal Assistant works closely with the Attorneys in the firm and, with time, will mentor the firm's support staff as they grow within the firm.

Pay: $20-23 is our expected range; pay depends on experience. In addition to paying well, we offer outstanding benefits, including health, dental, eye, 401k, 5 weeks of PTO, and more.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct client intake interviews, collecting comprehensive information for immigration cases. 

- Independently complete various immigration forms with a high degree of accuracy. 

- Organize and maintain client files, ensuring completeness and accuracy. 

- Translate basic legal documents as needed. 

- Provide regular updates to clients on the status of their immigration cases. 

- Collaborate with attorneys in preparing legal documents. 

- Schedule appointments, hearings, and meetings to manage workflow effectively. 

Key Skills:

• Confidence
• Positivity and Optimism
• Great Attitude
• Unmatched organizational skills
• Adaptability
• Creativity
• Good teamwork skills
• Excellent communication skills
• IT skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an immigration legal assistant with 1-3 years working on family-based petitions and removal defense in these areas:
  • VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, AOS, CP, PIP, I-751, I-90, DACA, NATZ, Waivers, EADs, Bag & Baggage letters, EADs, Senate Advocacy
  • CFI, Bond, 42b (Regular and Special Rule), Asylum, BIA (MTR, Appeal), 9th Cir. Advocacy, PD, Admin. Closure
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail including grammar and spelling
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Solid background in customer service
• Improved critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Enhanced collaboration and teamwork abilities
• Growing professionalism and a strong work ethic
• Strong creativity and desire to innovate with new strategies to better serve our clients and to streamline our firm
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Resilient problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of legal strategies and the position of clients
• Good knowledge of legal research techniques and databases
• Excellent knowledge of basic office programs, Law Management Computer Software, and online applications

If you're eager to join a team where you'll be valued, challenged, and given the ability to do life-changing work, please apply!

TO APPLY:

Send us your resume and a video cover letter explaining your experience with 5 of the 7 job responsibilities listed above. Bonus points if you explain a time when you faced a challenge with some of these job responsibilities and found a way to thrive through it! Please keep the video to less than 5 minutes, upload it to YouTube, and send us the unlisted link when submitting your resume. We can't wait for you to show us why you're the Rockstar Bilingual Legal Assistant for New Frontier Immigration Law!