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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.
$66,324 / year median in New York
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Our Vision:
"To be the Leading Advocates of our diverse immigrant communities; with passion, experience, confidence, and patience we guide and protect individuals within our family of clients". What are the responsibilities and duties of a Senior Immigration Paralegal? Communicating with clients, performing intakes and completing USCIS applications such as but not limited to Adjustment of Status, Cancellation of Removal. Asylum and Work Authorization applications. Providing clients with a case status updates whether on the phone or in-person Assisting our attorneys with file organization, case preparation including but not limited to submissions to USCIS and Immigration Court Your qualifications and skill set: Bachelor's degree in the field of law or earned Paralegal Certificate 2+ years of experience as an Immigration Paralegal Fluency in Spanish, Urdu, Hindi or Punjabi is strongly preferred, including willingness and ability to interpret and translate when needed. Excellent written and oral communication skills Must be highly organized and detail oriented, and possess strong time-management skills. Excellent use of software applications such as Google apps, Microsoft Word, and Cerenade Ability to work both independently and as part of a team when required Why Work Here? Diversity and Inclusion A career at UBA will give you the opportunity to work with a diverse group of colleagues and clientele. UBA has a proven track record in creating opportunities for attorneys and legal professionals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, race ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, or beliefs. At UBA, our goal is to attract, retain, and promote outstanding attorneys and staff who reflect the world we live in and the community that we serve. Benefits Our competitive compensation plan includes a mentoring and training program led by our Leadership Team, 401(k) profit sharing plan, PTO such as paid holidays, vacation, sick time, floating holiday, and volunteer time, affordable health insurance options including medical, dental and vision plans, short term and long term disability insurance, life insurance, and employee assistance program. Career Development Through the years of experienced, we have learned that one of the most rewarding experiences for a paralegals is to gain exposure to the Immigration court. On occasion, you will have the opportunity to attend immigration court hearing and observe our attorneys conduct trials. EEO Statement UBA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and any other factor protected by applicable law.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $23.00 per hourWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Floating Holidays
- 401(k) Plans