Immigration Paralegal Trainee

Reports to: Attorney

Duties and Responsibilities:

Successful candidate will:

• Gain valuable experience while undergoing specialized Immigration Paralegal education training
• Commit to 4-6 months of paralegal internship in office
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Conduct follow-up calls as may be required
• Prepare immigration applications
• Draft Asylum and Waiver Briefs
• Organize folders
• Schedule/calendar case-related matters and track deadlines
• Communicate with clients, experts, and witnesses
• Support litigation related work of assigned cases – in house and in court
• Provide leadership in firm marketing and outreach related activities
• Participate in management meetings as may be required from time to time
• Any other activities mandated by company management

Requirements (Experience/Qualifications):

The ideal candidate will have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be highly motivated with ability to operate well under pressure and under minimal supervision
• Excellent computer skills required including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be Bilingual (Spanish and English)
• Excellent written and oral skills

Travel Requirement: No

Relocation Covered: No

Job Location: Clearwater, FL

Salary:$12 - $16 per hour after successful completion of training

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft

Job Type: Full/Part-time

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish FLUENTLY (Required)

Work Location: In person