What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle Level Paralegal position at Matemu Law Office?
* Be proficient in Both English and Spanish (Must have a U.S. High School Diploma or complete a 2 year college degree in the United States)
* Must have worked in an Immigration Law Firm for at least 3 years primarily doing Removal Proceedings.
* Clerical skills with an emphasis on case management.
* Experience drafting Motions, Appeals, Briefs, Petition Review, Habeas Corpus, Affidavits.
* Experience working Asylum applications, SIJ cases.
* Strong organization skills to manage multiple cases at different stages.
* Communication Skills to keep both the attorney and client informed of the status of the case.
* Strong English language skills are highly sought after to provide seamless communication with clients.
* Computer skills to keep both the attorney and client informed in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Knowledge of immigration case file systems like Dropbox, Clio and Docketwise.
* Research and translation skills to understand filing requirements of various countries.
Day-to-Day Duties
The daily duties will be mainly balanced between paperwork and communicating with clients. A closer look at specific duties includes"
* Interviewing initial clients to understand needs and report the case status to an attorney.
* Obtaining proper documents and helping a client understand them.
* Translating the process and requirements from an attorney to the client.
* Researching requirements for asylum and refugee status.
* Maintaining client files online and offline.
* Updating clients on progress and explaining next steps.
* Preparing filing paperwork.
Salary : $52,000 - $78,000