Bilingual Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Immigration)
vrapi-weeks-pa-2bf28736-6864-4c49-9cd0-92ef5d452a48 Bilingual Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Immigration)
Description
We are hiring for a full-time Bilingual Legal Case Manager (Legal Assistant/Paralegal) to work in our Albuquerque office to work in the family-based immigration division.
THE POSITION
We are seeking a full-time bilingual Legal Case Manager to join our team at our Albuquerque office. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to serving our community, exceptional attention to detail, and outstanding organizational skills. Fluency in Spanish is a must for this position.
Mission
The primary responsibilities of this role include taking ownership of cases, delivering excellent customer service, and producing high-quality work.
Outcomes
Within the first 6 months in this role, you will be expected to:
Fully embrace the firm's mission and values.
Independently and strategically gather client information.
Accurately draft various legal documents with minimal supervision for attorney review.
Competencies
Key competencies for this role include:
- Attention to detail
- Fluency in both written and spoken English and Spanish
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Strong organization, planning, and time-management skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Professionalism and excellent customer service skills
- Capability to work independently on collaborative projects
- Efficiency
- Tenacity
Location
This position is based in Albuquerque, NM and is not a remote opportunity.
Full Time
This is a full-time position, requiring availability Monday to Friday.
Experience and Education Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of college education or office experience. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and recent college graduates with no work experience will also be considered. Prior immigration experience is preferred but not required.
Compensation
We believe in hiring top talent and offer competitive compensation, including a comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education level.