Overview
Brigante Immigration Law Group Inc. (BILG) is an immigration law firm representing federal immigration law clients in all 50 states. BILG has an opening for an in-office full-time immigration paralegal with a minimum of 5 years' experience in family or humanitarian immigration. The Sr. Immigration Paralegal – VAWA / T Visa – Bilingual (English / Spanish) will assist the firm's attorneys in representation of clients in family and humanitarian-based immigration cases. BILG prides itself on exceptional work and happy clients. The ideal applicant must have strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and pursue excellence. They will be expected to foster an organized and fast-paced environment for their team.
Do you want to be a part of a team that changes lives? Are you looking for a positive, uplifting environment where you can learn and grow professionally?
Responsibilities
- Review and prepare immigration applications for filing with the appropriate government agency (including VAWA / I-360, T-Visa, U-Visa, I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131).
- Communicate with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues, while preparing and reviewing cases.
- Ensure clients are kept informed of any missing documents and the process of their cases before and after filing cases.
- Provide cases status reports regarding all assigned cases on a weekly basis to the Manager.
- Utilized case management system regularly to update case processing status and any client information.
- Assist Attorney with case preparation and be the point of contact between client and attorney.
- Complete case preparation in a timely manner.
- Prioritize and meet assigned deadlines, provide reports, communicate case progress / issues to manager on a weekly basis.
- Maintain both hardcopy and electronic client case files.
- Translate client documents.
- Assist with the supervision of the production team.
Qualifications
At least 1 year of Immigration Law Experience and at least 1 year of Humanitarian (VAWA / T-Visa) experience.Bilingual (English / Spanish) a must.Immigration Case Management Experience preferred, but not required.Excellent Customer Service Skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong attention to detail.Must be a great team player.Compensation
Base : $68,000 annually (depending on experience)
Benefits
401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceVision insuranceLanguage
English / Spanish (required)
Work Location
Pasadena, CA. On-site required.
Experience
Immigration law : 5 years (Required)Humanitarian Visas (VAWA, T-Visa, U-Visa) : 1 year (Required)Ability to Commute
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Required)
Schedule
8 hour shiftMonday to FridayJ-18808-Ljbffr