Bilingual Immigration Legal Assistant Position Available In Gwinnett, Georgia

Bilingual Immigration Legal Assistant Virguez Law Duluth, GA 30096 Virguez Law is seeking a highly organized, detail oriented, and friendly Immigration Legal Assistant to fit into our dynamic firm. We operate in a growing, fast paced, and demanding environment which requires mutual respect, teamwork, patience, and understanding with each other and our clients! Our immigration team handles USCIS, Removal Defense, some minor criminal cases, uncontested divorces, to name a few, and will serve as the right hand to our Sr. Immigration Attorney. This translates into requiring someone who understands the importance of attention to details, is a master of time management, and someone who places accuracy at the top of their list.

For consideration:

Must be bilingual and fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish. All interviews will be conducted in both languages. Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, the Immigration Legal Assistant will: Submit timely entries of appearance, motions, and other filings as required. Maintain accurate and up-to-date physical and electronic files with detailed case notes, in a timely manner while meeting all case reporting requirements within established timelines, standards, and statutes. Communicate with clients and provide their court information in a timely manner. Ensure they have the correct Court address or our office address, and immediately inform them of any court date/location changes or cancellations. Meet/Communicate with clients to collect documents, information, and to schedule appointments. Keep record of all client communications, filings, and case developments. File Changes of Address to immigration court and USCIS. Provide letters to clients as needed. Print, make copies, file documents as needed. Assist attorneys and paralegals in all cases as needed.

Requirements:

Minimum 1 year experience working within an Immigration Department or either a bachelors degree or paralegal certificate with little to no immigration experience. Highly motivated and fast learner. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook/Calendar, and the Internet. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish, plus professional telephone and email etiquette are a must. Filevine or LollyLaw software knowledge is a plus.

About us:

Normal business hours are Mon – Fri, 8-5 with occasional and minimal overtime. Located outside of Atlanta in Duluth. We offer Competitive Pay.

Full range of company benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401(k) plan. Schedule choice of 8-5 or 9-6 Work from home 1 day per week available with attorney approval and with some restrictions. If you like the challenge of meeting tight deadlines, have an acute eye for details, and enjoy helping others, we welcome you to apply!