Location & Hours:
* In-person at our downtown Raleigh office, Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
Required Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
* At least three years of experience as an immigration paralegal
* Bilingual in Spanish and English (able to speak, write, understand, and read fluently at a professional level in both languages)
* Exceptional interpersonal and client service skills
* Extremely detail-oriented, highly organized, and professional demeanor
* Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines
* Strong command of Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, and Excel
* Experience using LawLogix (LLX) and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC strongly preferred
Responsibilities:
* Gather information and evidence for immigration applications.
Verify accuracy.
Research legal requirements.
Draft affidavits and other legal documents.
* Prepare immigration applications for family-based, employment-based, humanitarian, and removal cases.
Review with attorneys and clients.
File w/ appropriate agency.
* Maintain client data, documents, case events, and case status up-to-date and organized.
* Monitor processing times, case events, and deadlines.
* Track expenses and work outside the scope of the fee agreement and notify Billing.
* Promptly communicate with clients and keep them informed of case status.
* Ensure paper and electronic files are always organized and complete.
* Prepare clients and brief attorneys before interviews and hearings.
* Provide additional support as needed.
Compensation:
* Salary range of $40,000-$55,000/year depending on experience
* Unlimited paid time off
* 13 annual paid federal/state holidays
* On-the-job training
To apply, please email the following to Sabina Alvarez, Business Manager at careers@gardnergordon.
com:
* Cover letter explaining why you’re interested in working at our firm and why you think you’d be a good fit for the position;
* Current resume; and
* Two professional or academic writing samples, one in English and one in Spanish.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.
00 - $55,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Opportunities for advancement
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
* Raleigh, NC 27601 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Raleigh, NC 27601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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