Paralegal

Konare Law is dedicated to creating positive futures for clients facing immigration challenges, focusing on understanding each client's unique story and providing high-quality legal counsel. The firm specializes in removal proceedings and cases involving USCIS, DOS, and DOL, leveraging extensive immigration law expertise and excellent litigation skills. 

Working for Konare Law:

Join Our Vision, Experience the Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Health Insurance: We’ve got you covered! 90% of your premium is on us.
• Vision & Dental: Your sight and smile matter. Enjoy 100% paid coverage.
• Disability Coverage: Both short-term and long-term disability insurance are fully covered.

Financial Security & Growth

• 401K Benefits: Thinking of the future? We match dollar for dollar up to 3%.

Nourish & Celebrate

• Friday Lunches: End your week right! Lunch is on us every Friday.
• Festive Holidays: At least 10 holiday days to rest and celebrate.
• Fun Activities: Bond and enjoy with your colleagues throughout the year.

Legal Resources & Training

• Comprehensive Libraries & Subscriptions: LexisNexis, AILA Library, Practice Law Institute (PLI), Law360, Best Practice, Master Series, PLI Wednesday, & Master Class
• Exceptional In-House Training: Our training for Legal Assistants stands unmatched. We ensure you’re always ahead in your field.

What is a Konare Law Paralegal?

 The Paralegal position research’s law, investigates facts, and prepares documents and applications to assist their assigned attorney. They are our client’s point of contact for each assigned matter as well. All Paralegal duties and functions are supervised by an attorney.

 Responsibilities

• Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines; documenting actions and client communication; inputting information into file database and confirming case status with attorney.
• Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating case progress.
• Helps their assigned attorney with trial preparation.
• Answering phones and emails promptly.
• Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.
• Attends all assigned client meetings both in person and telephonically.
• Tracks the status of client filings.
• Prepares and composes motions and routine correspondence while acting as a liaison to court personnel.
• Prepare and draft filings to relevant federal and state agencies.
• Complete indexes, pleadings, exhibits, checklists, motions, legal research for litigation proceedings.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Active listening.
• Critical thinking.
• Complex problem solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Especially Word).
• Strong ability to multi-task effectively.
• Strong organization skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Strict adherence to legal confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, paralegals, and clients.

 Qualifications

• Candidate should be motivated self-starters, who is able to work independently and communicate effectively with clients and the legal team.
• Candidate must have a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidate should possess a demonstrated history of excellence in their career, as well as a passion for serving clients.
• Candidate must have excellent customer service skills.
• Candidate should have the willingness to cross-train for other job functions.

 Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree with two years of legal experience or associate degree with three years of legal experience

• Certification: Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
• Experience: Two years of immigration experience and Two years of customer service experience.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish/Portuguese (Preferred)
  
  Additional Information:
  Konare Law participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.