Bilingual Immigration Legal Assistant

Overview
To be considered, you MUST read, write, and speak proficiently in Spanish and English. (Non-negotiable)

If your resume is not updated, you won't be considered.

If you omit previous jobs, you won't be considered.

Searching for a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant.

Strong administrative skills and a solid understanding of various areas of immigration law, including family based adjustments, waivers and consular processing, removal defense, DACA, FOIAs, and Naturalization.

Duties

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, application packets and contracts.
• Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy.
• Manage case files and maintain organized records for easy access and retrieval.
• Interview clients and witnesses to gather necessary information for cases.
• File documents with USCIS, courts and other relevant agencies in compliance with legal procedures.
• Draft correspondence and communicate effectively with clients in Spanish and English, communicate with ICE, USCIS, and court personnel.
• Schedule appointments, manage calendars, and coordinate meetings for attorneys.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing emails, taking payments, and maintaining office supplies.

Requirements:

**Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. If your resume is not updated, you won't be considered.

• Proven ONE year of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar administrative role within a law firm.
• Proficiently read, speak, and write in Spanish (**)
• Familiarity with various areas of immigration law including family based adjustments, waivers and consular processing, removal defense, DACA, FOIAs, and Naturalization
• Strong writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.
• Proficient in legal research techniques and tools.
• Excellent interviewing skills to effectively gather information from clients and witnesses.
• Knowledge of paralegal duties.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal management software is advantageous.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Legal administrative experience: 2 years (Required)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (Required)
• IMMIGRATION law: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $19