Immigration and Personal Injury Paralegal (Bilingual Punjabi/Hindi a plus)
Legend Law Firm PLLC, Auburn, WA (in office)
$28 to $36 per hour depending on experience, plus a $1.50 per hour bilingual differential for verified fluency in Punjabi, Hindi, Russian, Ukrainian or Spanish

About us

Legend Law Firm is a growing, client-centered law firm in downtown Auburn. We help families reunite, investors and workers build their futures in the United States, and injured people recover what they are owed. Many of our clients speak Punjabi, Hindi, Russian, Ukrainian or Spanish, and we treat every one of them like family. We are looking for an organized, detail-driven paralegal who wants real responsibility, close work with the attorney, and a long-term home at a firm that is building something.

What you will do

Immigration (about 50% of your time)

Prepare family-based petitions and adjustment packages (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131, I-864, I-751, N-400) from intake to filing
Assist with nonimmigrant and employment-based filings, including E-2 treaty investor visas, I-129 and I-140, and business plan and evidence exhibits
Draft RFE response packets, cover letters and exhibit indexes for attorney review
File through the USCIS online account and track receipts, biometrics, interviews and case status
Support removal-defense matters: EOIR filings, evidence packets, declarations and translations
Collect, translate (where qualified) and organize client documents, and keep clients updated in their language

Personal injury (about 35%)

Manage auto and premises PI files in CasePeer from intake through settlement
Send letters of representation, open PIP and liability claims, and order police reports, medical records and bills
Track treatment, prepare demand packages, and calculate liens and settlement breakdowns for attorney review
Help with litigation when cases are filed: pleadings, discovery, e-filing in King and Pierce County courts, and calendaring

Criminal/DUI, traffic, real estate and commercial litigation (about 15%)

Prepare notices of appearance, discovery and public records requests, and hearing packets for traffic and criminal matters
Support occasional real estate and commercial litigation with document organization, filings and deadlines

Every day

Keep deadlines, calendars and client communications accurate
Answer client questions within paralegal scope (no legal advice) and escalate to the attorney

Required qualifications

1+ year of paralegal or legal assistant experience in immigration or personal injury (both is ideal)
Strong writing, proofreading and organization; comfortable managing many files at once
Able to work in office in Auburn full time
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Proficient with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and Adobe Acrobat
Professional, discreet and warm with clients who may be stressed or new to the U.S. legal system

Preferred qualifications

Fluent in Punjabi and/or Hindi (top preference); Russian, Ukrainian or Spanish also highly valued
Hands-on USCIS filing experience (I-130/I-485, RFEs, online account filing); E-2 experience a plus
Experience with CasePeer or similar case-management software (Filevine, Needles, Docketwise, Clio)
Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved preferred), associate or bachelor's degree, or a Washington LLLT credential
Washington court e-filing experience (King or Pierce County)
Notary Public commission (or willingness to obtain)

Pay

$28.00 to $36.00 per hour, depending on experience
Plus $1.50 per hour bilingual differential (Punjabi, Hindi, Russian, Ukrainian or Spanish; fluency verified)
Paid training on immigration forms, CasePeer and firm procedures

Benefits: health insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, paid sick leave, 401(k), performance bonuses, parking.

How to apply

Apply on Indeed with your resume. In a short note, tell us which languages you speak and which immigration or PI matters you have handled. Qualified applicants will be contacted for a 15-minute phone screen.

Legend Law Firm PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status (for those authorized to work), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Free parking
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

This position pays $28 to $36 per hour depending on experience, plus a bilingual differential. Is this pay range acceptable to you?
Have you prepared or filed USCIS petitions or RFE responses (for example I-130, I-485, I-129, I-140 or E-2)? If yes, which forms?
Which legal case-management software have you used (for example CasePeer, Filevine, Needles, Docketwise or Clio)?
Besides English, which languages do you speak and read fluently (for example Punjabi, Hindi, Russian, Ukrainian or Spanish)? Could you interpret in a client consultation?

Experience:

immigration or personal injury paralegal: 1 year (Required)

Language:

Punjabi (Preferred)
Hindi (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Auburn, WA 98001 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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