Position: PARALEGAL

Responsibilities and Duties

The paralegal will perform the following duties on a daily basis:

● Edit legal briefs, motions, cover letters, etc.

● Upload and monitor filings with ECAS

● Draft cover letters, simple motions, and other documents as needed

● Select and populate the appropriate immigration related forms with strong attention to detail

● Maintain constant supervision on deadlines and ensure case progression

● Assist in presenting complex immigration strategies to clients

● Maintain open lines of communication with office staff, clients, and support personnel

● Collect and organize evidence from a vast array of sources in multiple languages

● Appear at work on time and reliably.

The paralegal will perform the following duties on a less frequent basis:

● Creating and improving office procedures to maximize accuracy and efficiency

● Communicating with medical offices, law offices, and federal and state agencies to obtain cooperation

Qualifications and Skills

The paralegal must possess the following qualities and skills:

● Fully bilingual in Spanish and English

● Punctual and reliable attendance at work

● Detail oriented

● Self-motivated and able to work independently

● Professional, personable, and able to effectively communicate complex processes

● Experience with drafting and editing legal documents and filings

● Technologically competent and able to learn new applications

The following skills and accomplishments are a plus:

● Undergraduate degree

● Familiarity with USCIS filings and procedures

● ABA paralegal certificate

● Notary certification

● Knowledge of Pennsylvania state and Federal civil procedure

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Work Location: In person

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