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Immigration Paralegal or legal assistant – Anchorage, AK

Alaska Immigration Law Center • Full-time • Anchorage, Alaska, United States • $35k - $65k / year • 2w ago

Submit Resume via email to: Asa@visamerica.com

Salary/wage is dependent on experience (DOE)

Job Type:

· Full-time

· In person

· ON SITE in Anchorage, AK

Number of hires for this role

Required Qualifications:

· Must be bilingual (Spanish highly preferred).

· Must have two years experience as paralegal or legal assistant in USA immigration.

· Must have associate degree OR are currently enrolled & in good standing in a degree seeking program.

· Must have record keeping, client interaction, and clerical experience..

· Willing to train most skills.

Full Job Description

Immigration Paralegal or legal assistant – Full-time – Anchorage, AK

Engaging position with opportunity to grow for motivated individual.

Well established Anchorage immigration and civil litigation firm needs a diligent and self-motivated paralegal. A dedicated, reliable person who feels comfortable being partly self-guided in their work is the perfect fit. We do ask for competence and comfort with Microsoft Word and Outlook. Experience with Excel, and Adobe is a plus but not required. Individual must be bilingual (Spanish is highly preferred, but we are open to other languages). We are willing to train most other skills for the right person. The paralegal will help to meticulously maintain up-to-date files on individual matters, draft pleadings with attorney supervision, draft letters, and emails, interact with the court, interact with various government agencies, file motions and pleadings, prepare immigration forms with attorney supervision, ensure record keeping compliance, and ensure client success. Initial duties include answering telephones as needed, completion of form letters/pleadings, drafting simple correspondence, completing random tasks that come up in the day to day of a bustling law office. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and a sense of pride and importance concerning your work product. You also should enjoy working in a small office where we all get to know and care for each other. Must pass background check, as honesty, responsibility, and motivation are critically important. Must be proficient at typing and possess excellent grammar/writing skills. An eye for detail is also highly valued. An excellent opportunity for the right person to grow with our firm and advance their career with support from us. If you have some but not all the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. We can be flexible and accommodating with your schedule. We are mostly looking for the right personality above all.

Please send a resume via email to asa@visamerica.com. In the subject line type: Immigration Paralegal job posting.

Qualifications

Experience:

· Two years experience in immigration law as a paralegal or legal assistant.

· One year (or more) of experience working in an office of any type (Preferred).

· One year (or more) as a legal assistant or other related role is a plus (Preferred).

Education:

· Associate degree OR must be enrolled and in good standing in a degree seeking program (REQUIRED)

· Bachelor's degree (Preferred)

SKILLS:

If you meet some but not all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply!
Must be Bilingual (Spanish highly preferred);
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Self-motivated and self-guided;
Ability to problem solve and find solutions to complex problems;
Proficient knowledge of computer programs (i.e. Outlook, Adobe, Excel, and Word); and
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner;

Job Duties

· Drafting form letters

· Corresponding with clients

· Calendaring

· Drafting motions and pleadings

· Assisting attorneys and other paralegals

· Preparing various legal forms

· Research

Applicants must be detail oriented, creative, punctual, self-disciplined, responsible, and reliable.

Hours of Operation: Monday -- Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (however for the right candidate we can be flexible with your schedule and your outside needs and obligations).

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