Job Description

IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY:

ASSISTS ATTORNEYS WITH IMMIGRATION MATTERS

RESPONSIBITLIES:

• Organizes, enters and cross references documents in a computerized database
• Obtains, assembles and organizes documents pertinent to the case at hand
• Drafting applications and petitions and coordinating the filing of applications and petitions
• Drafting, receiving, and filing letters, affidavits, and other correspondence supporting applications and petitions
• Researching client documents (birth certificates, police records, marriage records, etc.) and helping clients obtain them
• Prepares requests and responses to obtain necessary documents for the case
• Responding to immigration inquiries in a timely manner and adhering to submission deadlines
• Keeping clients apprised of the progress of their cases

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or the experience equivalent of a bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 1-2 years of related experience
• Proficiency in legal terminology and immigration database software.

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Active listening
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Coordination
• Judgement and decision making
• Monitoring
• Exceptional recordkeeping

Company Description

Immigration law firm