Job Description
Experienced Immigration Paralegal
We are a fast-growing and premier immigration law firm in Jacksonville FL looking for a paralegal professional that shares our passion for helping good people make their home in the greatest country in the world!
Currently, we need someone who can meet with clients to conduct intake, gather required documentation, prepare and submit legal documentation under the direction of our Attorneys, and maintain communications with our clients. Ideally, you will have experience as a Case Manager, Paralegal, or Legal Assistant in an Immigration law firm. While we expect to train you on how we operate within the firm, you should have basic immigration law knowledge and experience as a Paralegal so you can hit the ground running. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, outgoing, and a great team player!
This position offers a respectful team culture, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary based on skills and experience. We are very committed to investing in our team and providing an enjoyable work environment that includes team-building activities and training!
Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000 plus potential bonus compensation depending on Experience
Compensation:$50,000 - $60,000 + bonus DOE
Responsibilities:Your basic responsibilities:
- Meet with clients to explain our process and identify what is expected of them
- Gather and prepare documentation
- Prepare legal documents under the direction of an Attorney
- Submit legal documents to proper agencies
- Schedule appointments and manage calendars with accuracy
- Perform basic administrative tasks – draft documents, copy, scan, file
- Maintain communication with potential and existing clients in person, by phone, and email
- Manage paper and electronic files
- Back up team members when they need a hand or a day off
- Maintain practice and client confidentiality
- Research legal issues and procedures
- Communication with immigration officials and opposing parties
- Create reports and maintain client databases
If the following describes you, then YOU may be the ONE we are looking for:
- You are fluent in Spanish
- You believe it’s important to treat clients with respect and care. You are a genuinely warm and friendly person.
- You genuinely want to help immigrants achieve their American dream of making a home in the greatest country in the world!
- You are skilled at communicating with people on the phone, in person, and by email
- You are a relationship-builder who is comfortable interacting with different types of personalities and all levels of authority
- You see an opportunity for organization where others see a mess
- You are eager to learn new tasks and computer systems. You are a fast learner and can implement new procedures quickly and efficiently.
- You value doing it right the first time, so you proofread your work and double-check details
- You know what happens in the office, stays in the office, and understand client confidentiality standards
- Once you’ve been trained, you take the initiative to do what needs to be done without being prompted
- You are a team player and interested in contributing to our overall mission and goals
Our Founding and Managing Attorney is an entrepreneur who is passionate about helping good people make their home in the greatest country in the world!
We have set our sights on being the “go-to firm” for Immigration Law in Jacksonville, Florida. While we are focused on rapid growth, we are still small enough to care about every team member and client. We need someone who is interested in being with us as we grow and is willing to wear multiple hats until the workload supports hiring additional team members.