Lisinski Law Firm

Court Paralegal

Lisinski Law Firm

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $24 per hour

About the role

  • Understand requirements and processes for many law firm practices and types of cases including but not limited to VAWA, T-Visa, U-visa, I-589, EOIR 42-B, and Consular Processing cases.
  • Evaluate and handle responses to client escalations and help identify how to move the case forward or improve the process.
  • Process immigration court-related non-electronic filings to U.S. Immigration Courts across the country.
  • Under the supervision of an attorney, help prepare legal training, templates, or scripts for operational teams.
  • Partner with operational teams to provide strategic insight and additional thoughts on the case process and legal workflows that improve the process.
  • Upon request and where appropriate, help handle overflow attorney tasks such as reviewing intake notes.
  • Perform legal and factual research at the request of an attorney.
  • Help develop and implement efficient workflows for filings, ensuring compliance with legal standards and deadlines.
  • Analyze and prepare case documents.
  • Review FBI background check requests, review state police clearance records and review FOIA records.
  • Monitor case deadlines and filing requirements to ensure compliance with court rules, USCIS regulations, and firm policies.
  • Communicate with clients to gather documentation, provide status updates, and clarify case requirements under attorney supervision.
  • Organize supporting evidence including affidavits, records, and supporting documentation for case filings.
  • Draft petitions, legal forms, correspondence, and supporting documentation for attorney review.
  • Review intake, initial research and interview notes to develop legal strategies for attorney review
  • Review and adjust case flow in response to immigration judges’ orders
  • Conduct thorough reviews of full court case files prior to preparing our clients for court appearances
  • Prepare clients for individual hearings, ensuring they understand their case and what to expect

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent experience
  • 3-6+ year relevant paralegal/legal support experience with demonstrated ability to manage complex case workflows, coordinate across functions, and resolve escalations.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and related legal/ops tools (e.g., Dropbox, SharePoint, CRM).
  • Possesses excellent English interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Enhances efficiency, quality, and on-time filings; helps reduce errors/risks through improved workflows and escalation handling.
  • Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes/workflows, prepare training/templates, and collaborate with operations.
  • Manages moderately complex casework across multiple immigration categories; coordinates with attorneys and operations to maintain workflow continuity and compliance.
Benefits
  • 401k Match
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Options for Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life & AD&D
  • Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Calm App Subscription
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchcase document preparationpetition draftingfiling compliancecase workflow managementcase analysisbackground check reviewFOIA record reviewlegal form preparationclient communication
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailprocess improvementcollaborationproblem-solvingescalation handlingstrategic insighttraining preparation