Costas Law Firm, LLC (Independence, OH) – in need of an immigration paralegal
Passion, grit, and drive are what it takes to make it in the field of immigration law. This is especially true in today’s climate. At Costas Law Firm, we thrive on helping our clients obtain the right to remain in the U.S. together with their loved ones; assisting families, businesses, and vulnerable populations in maneuvering the complex immigration system; and coming up with creative solutions for our clients in this ever-changing legal landscape. We are searching for a candidate who is ready to dive into this field.
Our law firm is located just 10 minutes from Downtown Cleveland. With 3 full-time attorneys, we offer an intimate work environment where our paralegals have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience working directly with clients in preparing applications to be filed with USCIS, Immigration Courts, and the Department of State. We handle many humanitarian-based applications such as Asylum, U-visa, VAWA petitions, as well as family-based and employment-based green card applications, citizenship applications, and removal defense in Immigration Court. The work can be tough, but the reward of being able to help our clients is priceless.
As a majority of our clientele are Spanish-speakers, a candidate who is bilingual in Spanish and English would be preferred, but is not required.
This is a fast-paced environment with a high case load. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and driven, resourceful, detail-oriented, and very organized, with a passion for immigration law and helping others, and who thrives on working under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
Our firm follows a traditional office model with employees working a set work schedule Monday-Friday from the office.
Requirements:
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills;
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds and personalities;
- Preferred: prior experience in the immigration field
- Preferred: Spanish fluency
Benefits:
· PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· 401K with company match after 1 year of employment
Interested candidates please send a Resume and Cover Letter to:
weronika@costas-network.com
