Immigration Senior Paralegal Case Manager
Benefits:
401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Dental insurance
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
The Aguirre Law Firm APC is an established and trusted immigration law firm with a strong team motivated by the positive changes they create for our clients and immigrant community. Our Team is looking for a like minded individual with the same values and motivations.
We are seeking a Senior Immigration Paralegal who is a Spanish speaking individual who is passionate, talented, and has at least 3 or more years of immigration law experience focused in USCIS case management.
This individual MUST be Fluent in Spanish and English.
This individual should have the capacity to manage a reasonable USCIS case load and have strong knowledge of immigration law and EOIR case type processes is a plus.
We compensate our TEAM members well by offering competitive wages, PTO, Healthcare+, paid holidays and more. Our TEAM dynamics allow for upward mobility with no limit to your professional growth. Our TEAM prides itself in creating an easy learning environment while collectively helping each other through the toughest tasks.
If you feel that you need a fulfilling career while working with some of the best professionals in the business, please apply to this ad. Only applicants that meet the criteria will be given priority.
Job Qualifications and Competencies
Job Description
Case management- efficiently file and resolve issues
Case review & analysis for eligibility and inadmissibility bars for cases assigned
File maintenance to be certain up to date information, organized and client satisfied
Timely instruct and collect required document for relief sought
Efficient communication with supervisor & Attorneys regarding issues
Accurately preparation of filing applications with supporting documents
Keep up to day with new/updates with immigration laws and forms instructions
Gather and present case summaries or any issues identified
Timely Answering and respond Client questions and communications
Register, organize and file file/case correspondence from the government and clients
Calendar / time management
Data entry and data maintenance in Company Software CMaS
Ability and hand dexterity to type at least 45 wpm
Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, internet proficient
Ability to occasionally lift large case files of an excess weight of 25 Lbs.
Work 1 Saturday per month as needed
Other case management related tasks to assist office as a team player
Work with Office Coordinator to help assist case managers in USCIS department
Task and oversee Case Assistants in the USCIS Dept.
Review USCIS cases 1st, then collaborate with Silvia and Attorneys
Collaborate and Coordinate with Supervisor and Van Nuys department when needed, at least once a week, to resolve issues and establish best practices/policy
Take Client calls/complaints as Senior Paralegal when needed for USCIS
Clean up checklist templates/ cover letters to gov and clients communications, in charge of USCIS DB contents to maintain up to date
Manage Calendar, Deadlines/ RFE’s, IV’s Appointments and Track & assure meet Deadlines
Train employees as needed
Create file/task/ case lists for Department and share with Office Coordinator and manager and communicate progress and any issues
Meet with individual caseworkers to review their tasks and set weekly or biweekly goals
Organize and facilitate department meetings to review calendar, task list, deadline and establish USCIS Dept Policies as needed.
Train on new updated USCIS procedures as needed.
Assist with maintaining and updating procedures as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits: 401(k) with up to 4% Matching 7 Observed Paid Holidays Accruing and progressive PTO plan Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance
Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Weekend availability COVID-19 considerations:
Remote interview process Personal protective equipment provided or required Social distancing guidelines in place Virtual meetings Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Education: Bachelors (Preferred)
Experience: Immigration law: 3 years (Required)
Language: Spanish (Required)
Work Location: One location