THE FIRM

Vrapi Weeks is the leading immigration law firm in New Mexico with offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Our mission is eliminating immigration barriers so that people can live where they want, work where they want, and hire who they want. We offer high quality service and enjoy an excellent reputation among clients, colleagues, and the community. We were also selected as one of Albuquerque's Best Places to Work. For more on our core values: http://www.vrapiweeks.com

THE POSITION

We are hiring for a full-time Legal Case Manager (Legal Assistant/Paralegal) to work in our Albuquerque office in the employment-based immigration division. We work with schools, hospitals, and other employers to secure employment authorization for teachers, healthcare providers, and other professionals, and we love what we do!

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who:

Loves crossing tasks off a list and gets joy in getting projects across the finish line
Enjoys helping and encouraging others in their tasks, projects, and ideas
Is a natural in exercising good judgment and evaluating ideas and decisions
Has excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Cares about the communities we serve

Mission
Take ownership of cases, provide exceptional client service, and prepare quality work product.

Outcomes
Within the first 6 months on the job:

Embrace firm mission and culture.
Collect client information diligently, strategically, and independently.
Draft forms, cover letters, declarations, and packets accurately with minimal supervision for attorney review.

Competencies

Timely task and project completion
Organization
Task ownership and follow-through
Attention to detail
Time management
Teamwork/ability to work independently on collaborative projects
Efficiency
Good discernment/judgment
Customer service
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Professional attitude and demeanor

Location
Albuquerque, NM.

Full Time
The position is full time, Monday-Friday. This is not a remote position.

Experience and Education Requirements

2 years office experience preferred (preferably in a legal or case management setting)
Bachelor's degree preferred.

Compensation
Our philosophy is to hire the best people and pay at the top of the market, including a full benefits package. Salary is dependent on experience and education. Advancements and raises are based on productivity and performance in addition to cost-of-living adjustments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,440.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Tell us about your interest in Immigration in 3-5 sentences.

Ability to Relocate:

Albuquerque, NM 87109: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

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