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Experienced 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.
$62,165 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Requirements:
- Minimum of Bachelor Degree is required OR paralegal degree
- Minimum of 1 year experience in immigration law is required.
- Must have good writing skills to write affidavits and declarations.
Job Duties:
- Researching law
- Contacting
USCIS/NVC
regarding clients cases- Writing Memos, declarations, affidavits, and etc.
- Preparing clients application/petitions/cover letters and etc.
- Contacting Client regarding missing information, sending checklists, giving case updates, and etc.
- Filling Clients petitions
Skills Required:
- Writing
- Research
- Organization
- Ability to multitask
- Quick Learner
- Able to Work in