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

• Must be able to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently is REQUIRED
• 3 - years of Immigration experience is Required, 3-5 or more years of Experience is preferred
• Focused in EOIR case management, with strong knowledge of USCIS cases and immigration law
• Ability to take initiative and problem solve
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent phone skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills and customer service skills required
• Ability 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.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
• Reliable transportation -Ability to travel to Van Nuys Office 1 day a week or as needed

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