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.
Bilingual Legal Assistant Escoto Law, PLLC Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time From $22 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Foreign language proficiency Customer communication Immigration law Immigration case experience Organizational skills Law office experience Legal case management Full Job Description The ideal candidate will ensure effective case management by preparing applications that will be filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the U.S. immigration courts, and other government agencies that adjudicate immigration cases. This individual will work under the supervision of an attorney and will communicate frequently with the clients in order to serve them adequately. Responsibilities Prepare applications and corresponding packets for filings with USCIS, including I-130 petitions, I-485 adjustment of status, DACA, TPS, VAWA, U Visa, SIJS, asylum, I-601A waivers, I-212 waivers, etc. Prepare applications and corresponding packets for filings with the U.S. immigration courts, including asylum, withholding of removal, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, VAWA, voluntary departure, etc. Prepare applications and corresponding packets for filings with ICE, including requests for prosecutorial discretion and stays of removal Prepare applications and corresponding packets for filings with the U.S. Department of State, including applications for an immigrant visa, etc. Provide administrative support to attorneys Handle communication with clients and government agencies Qualifications Bilingual (English and Spanish) - must be able to thoroughly and effectively communicate in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, and speaking in both languages Minimum one year of experience working for an immigration law firm or immigration non-profit organization (2+ years preferred) Familiarity with immigration law, legal procedures, and protocols Positive attitude, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced environment Benefits Pay commensurate with experience 10 days of PTO accrued annually (ands rolls over to the following year if not used) Paid company holidays Bonuses may be paid for strong performance Opportunity for career advancement
Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off
Experience:
Immigration law: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Spanish (Required) English (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Dallas, TX 75207 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Dallas, TX 75207: Relocate before starting work (Required)
