New Frontier Immigration Law is looking for a team of Temporary Paralegals to support our Legal Team.
This is a 4-month contract.
MUST
- Be Bilingual (English/Spanish):
- Have experience in Immigration Law
Hiring Process
- Qualified applicants will receive an invitation to attend a group information session on Tuesday, March 31st.
Role Objective
Responsibilities/Duties
- Manage a substantial caseload from inception to resolution, focusing on family-based immigration relief.
- Directly support the lead attorney in meeting KPIs and deadlines.
- Edit and finalize packets according to attorney instructions, ensuring all required evidence is included.
- Respond promptly to USCIS's Request for Evidence, adhering to strict deadlines.
- Support Legal Assistants with legal inquiries and case management.
- Communicate effectively with clients, providing clear explanations of case processes.
- Uphold the firm's ethical standards and professional conduct in all interactions.
- Maintain and organize case files using our legal database for efficiency and meticulous organization.
- Prepare filings according to firm standards, contributing to our mission and objectives.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred; relevant experience and education will also be considered.
- Fluency in Spanish is required
- Ability to set and meet deadlines, to manage 2-3 legal assistants, and a significant case load.
- Minimum 3 years of high-volume immigration law experience
- Experience preparing clients and documentation for Individual Calendar Hearings
- Strong understanding of asylum processes and complex removal defense
- Demonstrated success managing complex case types
- Fluent bilingual English-Spanish required
- Exceptional communication and client-service skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency with legal case management systems (Filevine preferred)