About the role
- Analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing with the appropriate government agency
- Communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural and case processing issues, assisting with the review of cases
- Oversee status of cases through utilization of case management and billing systems. Run reports
- Follow internal intake procedures after a client retains our firm
- Make regular updates to our case management system including client information, case tracking information, and client communications
- Maintain hard copy files and documents to support all immigration activity on behalf of clients
- Ensure that clients are kept informed on the progress of their cases
- Assist attorneys and other team members to manage caseload
- Complete assignments and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisors
Requirements
- At least 1-2 years of Immigration Law experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
- Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field
- Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
- Experience with Case Management Software
- Equal employment opportunity employer
- Inclusive, open, and diverse work environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Immigration LawFamily-Based PetitionsHumanitarian applicationsEOIRDetained applicationsCitizenship applicationsUSCIS applicationsCase Management SoftwareCase analysisDocument preparation
Soft skills
CommunicationClient managementTeam collaborationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailProblem-solvingTime managementClient relationsStatus reportingAdaptability