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Lead Immigration Paralegal
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What they do
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
- $35 an hour 3 days ago Qualifications Foreign language proficiency Spanish Customer communication Immigration law Immigration case experience English Bachelor's degree Document review Legal case management Full Job Description
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The Law Office of Maricé Morales is a solo office specialized on immigration, personal injury, criminal and traffic cases. We are currently seeking the right applicant to join our team as a Immigration Paralegal.Responsibilities:
Manage immigration litigation docket through ECAS, electronic filings, draft motions: bond, change of venue, virtual appearance, draft pleadings, all EOIR forms, help lead attorney draft briefs. Oversee immigration litigation junior paralegal or legal assistant perform EOIR related filings, proofread, delegate to meet demanding deadlines, draft sworn statements, Asylum, Witholding & CAT, 42B cancellation, Adjustment of Status packets for EOIR Oversee and manage a caseload involving family- based petitions , waivers ( I
- 601A , I
- 212),asylum , U-visas, T-visas, VAWA , TPS , removal defense , adjustment of status ,
- and naturalization Draft and review immigration forms, affidavits, cover letters, and support documentation Conduct legal research and assist in preparing filings for EOIR, USCIS, and DOS Communicate with clients to collect information, provide case updates, and ensure timely completion of casework Monitor deadlines and track case progress through internal systems and government portals Collaborate closely with attorneys to ensure accuracy and quality of work Maintain up-to-date knowledge of immigration law, policy updates, and filing procedures
Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years ofexperienceasanimmigrationparalegal Strong tech skills , experience with ECAS&Webex Strong knowledge ofUSCIS , EOIR
, andconsularprocessingprocedures Experience with pleadings, motions, and brief writing in support of Asylum, Witholding & CAT, humanitarian relief and waivers (I-601A, I-212, etc.) is highly desirable Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Fluency in Spanish is mandatory- must be able to communicate with clients in both English and Spanish Strongattention to detail, time management, and ability to manage multiple priorities Leadership experience or team coordination strongly preferred Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification preferred
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$28.00- $35.