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Immigration Legal Assistant

DMCA
Irving, TX, USA
Full-time
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Award-winning established immigration and nationality law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant ready to take on a challenge.

We are looking for highly motivated, tenacious, and creative-thinking individuals committed to excellence. Team players ready to work and contribute to our mission and energized by a fast-paced environment in a dynamic field and firm will be a great fit.

DMCA : Building community one person, one family, one business at a time." If taking part in a mission like this sounds exciting to you, consider joining us.

This is a full-time, hourly paid position with pay to be determined by years of experience.

The ideal candidate would require minimal training and be able to work without guidance

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to perform a written assessment.

Duties :

  • Utilize software to update and extract information
  • Gather and review necessary client documents
  • Prepare and complete applications and petitions under attorney supervision
  • Communicate effectively with clients, staff, or outside agencies to resolve legal related issues
  • Draft correspondence, edit, and file pleading with State and Federal courts
  • Manage caseload and conduct research
  • Respond to inquiries from current clients
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under stress and strict deadlines

Job Requirements :

  • Knowledge of family-based petitions and Removal Proceedings (42B, 42A, AOS, Asylum, Bonds)
  • Experience with USCIS, EOIR, and criminal court
  • Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
  • Bilingual : Fluent in both English & Spanish (speaking, reading and writing), required applicants will be tested for proficiency.
  • Immigration Litigation Legal Assistant experience, required
  • Administrative office experience preferred 1-2 years

Software : Microsoft Word, Excel Intermediate knowledge required Microsoft Dynamics365, Curo, Sharepoint preferred but not required

In addition to personally rewarding work, DMCA offers a generous benefits plan which includes medical insurance, optional dental & vision at group rates, and employer-paid life and LTD plans.

The firm also offers a 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions.

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