The Immigration Department of Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC in Kent, Washington seeks to hire a full-time Immigration Paralegal.
The paralegal will support the attorneys with the preparation and management of all types of immigration matters, including affirmative applications for immigration benefits and removal defense cases.
The position requires substantial direct client interaction and exceptional organizational skills.
*Duties include:*
* Drafting and editing immigration forms, client declarations, and support letters for USCIS, ICE, and Immigration Court, petitions and applications
* Preparing supporting documents and indexing and compiling evidence to be submitted with petitions and applications
* Conducting case research
* Requesting legal and medical records
* Supporting client billing needs of attorneys and invoicing department accounts
* Calendaring and ensuring all case deadlines are met
* Managing and prioritizing high volume caseload
* Substantial direct client interaction
*Requirements:*
* Fluency in Spanish required (written and oral)
* Two to four years prior experience as an immigration legal assistant or paralegal
* Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred
* Excellent writing skills
* Computer literacy
* Exceptional organization and multitasking skills
* Ability to meet strict deadlines
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to work independently, but function well within a team environment
*Benefits:*
* 100% employer-paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and employee assistance program.
* 40 vacation hours after 6 months, Paid Sick leave after 90 days
* 401k Employer Match
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.
00 - $30.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Kent, WA 98032: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
* Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
Language:
* Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
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