What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Paralegal position at Ruiz Law - Personal Injury & Immigration?
Family Immigration Law Paralegal
Position Overview:
Seeking a Bilingual (English and Spanish) Immigration Paralegal for an immigration law practice in Jacksonville, Florida. (25 - 40 hours per week)
Language Proficiency:
- The candidate must be fluent in both English and Spanish.
- PLEASE NOTE: Only some Spanish or some English is not acceptable for this position - only candidates that are completely fluent in both languages will be considered.
Experience:
- At least one year minimum of immigration law firm experience required.
- A passion for working with immigrants is preferred.
- Paralegal experience is required.
- Proficiency in Docketwise or similar legal software for case management
- Strong research skills and attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following strongly encouraged:
- Paralegal Studies
- Legal Studies
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- Criminology
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- International Relations
- History
- English
- Communications
Responsibilities:
- Assist the attorney by completing tasks assigned directly by the attorney.
- Gather relevant case information and documents.
- Conduct legal research on immigration laws and regulations
- Assist attorney in preparing immigration cases
- Draft legal documents and correspondence
- Maintain case files and ensure all documentation is accurate and up-to-date
- Communicate effectively with clients.
- Prepare and file immigration forms with government agencies.
- Perform data entry tasks related to immigration cases
- Draft legal pleadings.
Skills and Attributes:
- Good communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Positive, energetic, and friendly attitude.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Team player mindset.
- Dependability and punctuality.
Application Process:
- The ideal candidate will submit both a well-written cover letter and an updated, accurate resume.
- In the first phase, the candidate will likely be invited to participate in a phone interview to assess phone etiquette and proficiency in both languages.
- The second phase will require an in-person interview.
- The selected candidate’s hourly pay will be determined according to their specific education and experience.
- Opportunity for a raise after 90 days.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
- Paid federal holidays (after initial 90-day employment period)
- Paid time off (after initial 90-day employment period)
- Professional development opportunities
Please note: employer-sponsored health insurance is not currently offered.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment, gaining valuable experience in immigration law. If you are passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of immigration law, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to finding the ideal candidate and growing our legal team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22