Family Based Immigration Bilingual Paralegal

As a paralegal at YMF, you are here to provides support to attorneys in the preparation and filing of petitions and applications with federal government agencies and Immigration Court. Subject to the supervision of the attorney(s) responsible for the matter, Paralegals may assist in such tasks as: preparing routine correspondence, notice of proposed evidence, researching immigration law and procedures, motion, memo and case management. Paralegals also play a significant role in gathering information from clients and assisting with immigration strategies.

Job Description:

· Collect information and documentation from clients;

· Prepare draft filings to relevant federal, state agencies and Immigration Court;

· Conduct research of immigration law and procedures;

· Interpretation for the attorneys and the Asylum Office

· Prepare draft correspondence, memorandum, motion, and Notice of Proposed evidence;

· Enter case information into web-based case management system;

· Track the status of filings and inform the client of any follow up that may be necessary;

· Train support staff on immigration practice and procedures;

· Maintain confidentiality of client information; and

· Other duties as assigned.

Family Base Immigration Paralegal Bilingual Spanish/English – Jackson Heights, Queens Law Firm is seeking a bilingual (SPANISH SPEAKING) immigration paralegal.

EXPERIENCE IN IMMIGRATION LAW A MUST!

Experience processing I-130, 45s, 601a, I-90, I-751, N-400
U Certification, VAWA petitions, Consular processing, SIJS, PW, I-601 and 212

Interested Candidate MUST

• have at least 3 years of experience in handling family-based immigration visa petition, adjustment of status, consular visa processing, and naturalization

• have at least 3 years of experience in preparing Waiver Applications and writing Affidavits• be detail-oriented, have good verbal and written communication skills and be punctual

• be able to translate documents from Spanish to English.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.