Experienced Bilingual Immigration Paralegal (Spanish-English) Position Available In Orange, Florida

Experienced Bilingual Immigration Paralegal (Spanish-English) The Law Offices of William Torres-Leon, PA Orlando, FL

CANDIDATE MUST RESIDE IN THE ORLANDO, FLORIDA AREA. OTHERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Position Description Bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Assistant/Paralegal at our Immigration Law Firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responds to client inquiries Manages new client appointments Input case information in database management system Provides information to Judges, Court Administrator and Support Staff Communicates with the Department of Homeland Security, Corrections Department, USCIS and/or other agencies Answers and transfers telephone calls Review charging documents, schedule/reschedule cases, update CASE records, and update/maintain Records of Proceedings Run and maintain court calendars, prepare orders and hearing notices, process motions and legal correspondence Creates written documents and prepares correspondence Processes and distributes mail, correspondence, memoranda, and other written material.

Including but not limited to:

o Incoming and outgoing

USCIS/EOIR/BIA/FOIA

Receipts and Distribution o Returned Mail Receipt/Processing/Distribution o Motions and Applications data entry o Processing/Distribution of daily filings o General Mail Receipt/Distribution Assists attorneys with administrative duties, e.g., receive and distribute documents to parties, print out documents, update CASE management system, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent. Any combination of related experience as an administrative assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, program assistant or related field. Experience with various software, i.e., Windows XP, WordPerfect, MS Word, Lotus 1 2 3, Excel, and Quattro Pro. Excellent written and interpersonal communications skills. Ability to successfully complete a CGI Background Investigation to include, 50 State Criminal, Education, Employment, Credit and Driving Records Checks to start employment. Possible travel (depends on the needs of the business) Some bending and lifting WILL be required (MUST be able to lift approx.. 30 lbs) Possible filing may be required. This is an expected 40 hour work week position This job description is not all inclusive, there may be other job responsibilities that may arise outside of what is listed above.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$49,000.00 – $69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

10 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person