Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Responsibilities include:

• Interpreting for Spanish speaking clients;

• preparation of family-based petitions, asylum applications, naturalization applications, and other immigration petitions and applications;

• preparation of evidentiary submissions during immigration court (removal) cases;

• the preparation of client declarations;

• maintenance of the office calendar;

• Answering the telephones and confirming appointments;

• translating Spanish documents into English;

• copying documentation;

• processing incoming mail and packages;

• greeting, gathering information, and documentation from clients;
• Preparing criminal motions and orders;

• in-person filing of items with the (Robeson, Hoke, and Cumberland County) local district courts,

Candidates also must:

• be fluent in English and Spanish, which is essential (this includes an ability to read, write, and speak in these languages)

• possess at least one year of experience as an Immigration Legal Assistant and/or a Paralegal or other office experience;

• focus great attention to detail; and

• have experience with Microsoft Word.

Please include resume, writing sample, cover letter, and three references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Red Springs, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person