Paralegal - U.S. political asylum law (Spanish speaking) • Are you an organized, detail-oriented, self-starter who is passionate about advocating for immigrants? • Have outstanding research and writing skills? • Keen to find a job where your talents and efforts will be rewarded? • Do you speak Spanish fluently? • Up for a fast-paced work environment where excellence is required, but the quality of life is prioritized through a 40-hour work week and an outstanding benefits package? If that's you, read on. Manning Asylum Law is hiring a Remote Paralegal. You’ll work from home and can be located anywhere in the world. You’ll need a quiet space, fast internet, and the discipline to stay on task without close supervision. You’ll perform a wide range of both administrative and substantive tasks in advancing our mission of helping immigrants secure their future in the United States through asylum. You must be flexible - the nature of tasking may change daily or over time, with you stepping up to do whatever is needed to give the clients the best experience and representation possible. You’ll be intimately involved with developing asylum cases and handling various tasks, both substantive and administrative, throughout the representation. You will assist clients in developing statements to be used in their case, advise regarding evidence to be gathered, and write portions of the legal brief we will submit. You will conduct research into country conditions information and work with attorneys in framing and preparing the case. You’ll also have contact with the clients, engaging them routinely and ensuring they have an excellent experience with the firm. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills are thus of the utmost importance for this position. You must speak Spanish fluently and be comfortable using it professionally - you’ll likely use it every day on the job. Experience as a paralegal in an immigration law firm is preferred, but not required. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about U.S. asylum procedures; we believe in setting you up for success and will prioritize education and professional development. Salary commensurate with experience. Pay may increase quickly if you’re a great fit for the firm and do an outstanding job. In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy a true work-life balance. Employees located in the United States receive a full benefits package, including health care (100% of the premium paid by the firm), matching contributions to a retirement plan, as well as vision and dental insurance. All employees, including those based outside the United States, receive three weeks of vacation annually. To apply, please submit both a resume and a cover letter. Your application won’t be considered without a cover letter. Responsibilities: • Work closely with attorneys in serving clients and providing excellent advocacy • Assist clients in developing statements to be used in their case • Advise regarding evidence to be gathered • Write portions of legal briefs • Conduct research into country conditions information • Work with attorneys in framing and preparing the case • Serve as point of contact with clients, supporting attorneys in engaging clients throughout the representation • Compile and submit filings to immigration agencies • Perform administrative tasks Qualifications: • Speaks Spanish fluently • Top-notch writing skills, in English • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to perform at a high level with minimal supervision
• Work closely with attorneys in serving clients and providing excellent advocacy • Assist clients in developing statements to be used in their case • Advise regarding evidence to be gathered • Write portions of legal briefs • Conduct research into country conditions information • Work with attorneys in framing and preparing the case • Serve as point of contact with clients, supporting attorneys in engaging clients throughout the representation • Compile and submit filings to immigration agencies • Perform administrative tasks