Description:
• The Matian Firm is looking for a remote Waiver Legal Assistant to join our growing legal team.
• You will report directly to the Immigration Department Supervisor.
• You have a legal knowledge of immigration-related laws and can make reasoned decisions.
• Candidates must have a client-service attitude with excellent case management skills.
• We’re looking for someone who possesses the knowledge of procedural requirements for different types of non-immigrant, and immigrant visas.
• This paralegal will participate in all aspects of our Immigration practice, including assisting in the management of client relationships, case review, analysis, preparation, and filing of non-immigrant petitions.
• 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
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