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Konare Law
Immigration Paralegal
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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.
$64,803 / year median in Maryland
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Konare Law Paralegal At Konare Law, we are dedicated to creating positive futures for clients facing immigration challenges. We focus on understanding each client's unique story while providing high-quality legal counsel. Our firm specializes in immigration removal proceedings and cases involving USCIS, DOS, and DOL, leveraging extensive immigration law expertise and strong litigation skills. What is a Konare Law Paralegal? As an Immigration Paralegal at Konare Law, you'll work closely with attorneys to support clients through their immigration journey. You'll manage immigration casework, keep clients informed, and help prepare legal filings and trial materials. Every step of the way, you'll play a vital role in helping clients feel supported and represented throughout their immigration legal process. Responsibilities Keep immigration cases organized by maintaining files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, documenting actions and client communications, updating the file database, and confirming case status with attorneys. Keep clients informed through regular contact and updates on immigration case progress. Assist assigned attorneys with immigration litigation and trial preparation, particularly in removal proceedings. Maintain client confidence by safeguarding confidential client/attorney information. Attend all assigned client meetings, both in person and virtually. Track the status of immigration filings with USCIS, EOIR, DOS, and DOL and ensure timely follow-up. Prepare and draft motions, routine correspondence, and immigration filings with federal agencies and immigration courts; serve as a liaison to court personnel. Compile indexes, pleadings, exhibits, checklists, motions, and conduct legal research for immigration litigation proceedings. Skills Excellent verbal and written communication. Active listening. Critical thinking. Complex problem solving. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Especially Word). Strong ability to multi-task effectively. Strong organization skills. Detailed oriented. Strict adherence to legal confidentiality requirements. Qualifications Candidate should be a motivated self-starter who is able to work independently and communicate effectively with clients and their legal team. Candidate must have a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced immigration law environment. Candidate should possess a demonstrated history of excellence in their career, as well as a passion for serving immigrant clients and communities. Candidate must have excellent customer service skills. Candidate should have the willingness to cross-train for other job functions.