Report directly to the Immigration Department Supervisor
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 and run reports
Follow internal intake procedures after a client retains the firm
Make regular updates to case management system including client information, case tracking information, and client communications
Maintain hard copy files and documents to support 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
Participate in all aspects of the Immigration practice, including assisting in management of client relationships, case review, analysis, preparation, and filing of non-immigrant petitions
Requirements
At least 1-2 years of Immigration Law experience
Legal knowledge of immigration-related laws
Client-service attitude with excellent case management skills
Knowledge of procedural requirements for different types of non-immigrant and immigrant visas
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
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required