[Hiring] FOIA Legal Assistant @Matianfirm

The Matian Firm is looking for a Remote FOIA Legal Assistant to join our growing legal team. You will report directly to the Immigration Department. You have a legal knowledge of immigration-related laws and can make reasoned decisions. Candidates must have a client-service attitude with excellent case management skills. We're looking for someone who possesses the knowledge of procedural requirements for different types of non-immigrant, and immigrant visas. This paralegal will participate in all aspects of our Immigration practice, including assisting in the management of client relationships, case review, analysis, preparation, and filing of non-immigrant petitions.

 

Responsibilities

• Analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing with the appropriate government agency
• Communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural and case processing issues, assisting with the review of cases
• Oversee status of cases through utilization of case management and billing systems. Run reports
• Follow internal intake procedures after a client retains our firm
• Make regular updates to our case management system including client information, case tracking information, and client communications
• Maintain hard copy files and documents to support all immigration activity on behalf of clients
• Ensure that clients are kept informed on the progress of their cases
• Assist attorneys and other team members to manage caseload
• Complete assignments and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisors

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of Immigration Law experience
• Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field
• Spanish Fluency needed for this role
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software

Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry. Apply now!