**Please make sure you read the complete job post and answer the questions below in addition to sending your resumé, or your application will not be considered completed**
We are seeking a bilingual (Portuguese or Spanish) paralegal with prior experience in immigration law. Knowledge in removal defense, especially in working with clients detained by immigration is highly valued.
If you have a desire to help immigrant families stay together, and people who have suffered abuse or violence find dignity and achieve legal status in the United States, then this position will give you an opportunity to do just that.
As a removal defense paralegal at Massa Viana Law, you will work under the supervision of our attorneys. You will also work alongside our virtual assistants and serve as a bridge between the fully remote paralegals and our local clients. In this role, you will:
· Draft, Assemble, review and file packages;
· Assemble, review and file packages prepared by remote paralegals;
· Quality-check the work prior to its submission;
· Meet with clients to collect signatures and review/edit affidavits;
· Keep track of deadlines and help your remote paralegals keep cases on schedule;
· Interpret client meetings, and facilitate communication between attorneys and clients.
A competitive applicant should demonstrate:
- Excellent written and verbal English skills;
- The ability to manage multiple tasks effectively;
- Attention to detail;
- An ability to work with people during challenging moments in their lives;
- A willingness to give, receive, and implement constructive feedback;
- Ability to prioritize and meet stringent deadlines.
- Experience in immigration law, particularly removal defense and with detainees;
Fluency in Portuguese and/or Spanish is required.
ABOUT US:
At Massa Viana Law, we’re on a mission to build the leading immigration law firm in New England—one that delivers outstanding legal work and creates lasting positive changes in our clients’ lives.
We are passionate about breaking down the barriers immigrants face in navigating the complex U.S. immigration system. We love dreamers; we believe in miracles.
We seek people who are honest to the core and who practice compassion and empathy every day.
Our people are proactive solution-seekers and are constantly looking for opportunities to serve our community, within and outside the firm.
We work hard and believe in delivering unequivocal excellence. We take pride in going the extra mile for our clients, embracing challenging cases, and fostering a supportive work environment for our team members.
If our mission and goals resonate with you, then we strongly encourage you to apply!
BENEFITS:
Massa Viana offers:
- Sick Time, Paid Holidays, and Paid Vacation;
- Paid Parental Leave;
- Health and Dental Insurance;
- An IRA matching program;
- Tuition Assistance;
- Financial assistance for the Bar Exam for aspiring lawyers.
This is an in-person position in Southborough, MA. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and live within commuting distance.
Pay: From $27+ per hour, based on experience
HOW TO APPLY:
In lieu of a cover letter, please answer these four questions:
- What excites you about working with immigrants?
- What is one other social cause you are passionate about and why?
- Which of the bolded values above resonate with you on a personal level and why? (You can pick more than one.)
- Visit our website. What is your opinion of it? Does it accomplish its goal. Name at least one positive and one negative
Submit your resumé and responses through Indeed or email them to careers@massavianalaw.com. Applications without detailed answers to these questions will not be considered. AI-generated responses, such as those from ChatGPT, will result in disqualification.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- In lieu of a cover letter, please answer these four questions:
What excites you about working with immigrants?
What is one other social cause you are passionate about and why?
Which of the bolded values above resonate with you on a personal level and why? (You can pick more than one.)
Visit our website. What is your opinion of it? Does it accomplish its goal. Name at least one positive and one negative
Submit your resumé and responses through Indeed or email them to careers@massavianalaw.com. Applications without detailed answers to these questions will not be considered. AI-generated responses, such as those from ChatGPT, will result in disqualification.
Work Location: In person
