A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Immigration Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal Law Offices of Abner Pinedo Santa Ana, CA Job Details Full-time $18 - $26 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Foreign language proficiency Customer communication Immigration law Interpretation Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Working with immigrant populations Immigration case experience Filing Immigration requirements compliance Legal administrative experience Organizational skills Translation Immigration support Technical Proficiency Pleadings filing assistance Full Job Description Job description: Immigration boutique law firm in Santa Ana is seeking a Full-time or Part-time Legal Assistant with a minimum of 3 years experience in preparing immigration forms for EOIR, USCIS, and NVC.
Qualifications and Requirement:
Must be able write and speak in Spanish and English fluently. Must be comfortable communicating with clients, court personnel, and government officials. Will assist in in-person translations during USCIS interview from time to time Must be familiar with immigration forms and procedures Must have the knowledge and experience in preparation and completion of court filings and filing petitions such as FOIAs, I -130s, U-Visas, I-485, I-601 Waivers, Citizenship, AOS, etc Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, friendly, able to work with clients, a team player, problem solver and solution oriented. Must have a sense of urgency and ability to take initiative.
Proficient computer skills:
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Internet, etc Immigration law: 3 year (Required)
Paralegal:
3 year (Required) Spanish (Required)
Requirements:
Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to work independently Ability to work under strict legal deadlines. Strong organizational skills, and ability to manage Must be able write and speak in Spanish and English fluently. Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification (preferred) Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Job Type:
Full-Time Pay:
$18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
Vacation (2 weeks, plus all Federal Holidays) 401
K Work Location:
One location
Job Types:
Full-time Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends Ability to commute/relocate: Santa Ana, CA 92705: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
