Job description
LEGAL ASSISTANT W/ SPANISH SPEAKING SKILLS
LAW FIRM WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS IN IMMIGRATION LAW AND FAMILY LAW IN NORTHERN MANHATTAN
Seeking an immigration legal assistant/paralegal .
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job duties include preparation of the following USCIS forms: I 130, I 130A,
I 485, I 765, I 751, N 400, N 600, I 601A, I 589, I 539, and I 360.
Meeting with Spanish speaking clients and answering call relating to cases
Gathering documents
Communicating and follow up for outstanding documents and evidence.
Translations of documents from Spanish to English
Preparing as evidence in support of cases: Hardship, VAWA, Asylum affidavits
EOIR Requests
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual in written and spoken English and Spanish
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ATTRIBUTES:
Be detail-oriented, strong organization; time management; ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, have good verbal and written communication skills and be punctual
- professional in appearance
- pleasant on the phone and with customers
- have good writing and communication skills in English and Spanish
- have attention to detail
- work well under pressure
- be a team player
- manage time effectively with the ability to prioritize a varied workload
- have a helpful/flexible demeanor with a team orientated 'can do' attitude
- be able to organize and complete tasks to a professional standard
- have a business like professional appearance in dress and manner
- be punctual and show flexibility to work outside normal hours when required
- show initiative, take responsibility and ownership of tasks and be proactive
- be computer literate with good knowledge of the following software packages: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- demonstrate flair and imagination and a willingness to assist the team with any tasks outside the job description when required
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year.
Job Type: Full-time
