[Hiring] Bilingual Immigration Paralegal @New Frontier Immigration Law

Role Description

We are seeking a Bilingual Immigration Paralegal to join our team. As the Immigration Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in handling a comprehensive caseload, assisting in the preparation and filing of applications for relief, and supporting our attorneys to meet and exceed our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Your role is crucial in maintaining our reputation as the premier immigration legal services provider in the US.

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial caseload from inception to resolution, focusing on family-based immigration relief.
• Draft and review applications for relief from removal, ensuring high-quality submissions.
• Directly support the lead attorney in meeting KPIs and deadlines.
• Edit and finalize packets according to attorney instructions, ensuring all required evidence is included.
• Respond promptly to USCIS's Request for Evidence, adhering to strict deadlines.
• Support Legal Assistants with legal inquiries and case management.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing clear explanations of case processes.
• Uphold the firm's ethical standards and professional conduct in all interactions.
• Maintain and organize case files using our legal database for efficiency and meticulous organization.
• Prepare filings according to firm standards, contributing to our mission and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; relevant experience and education will also be considered.
• Fluency in Spanish is required.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines, to manage 2-3 legal assistants, and a significant case load.
• Minimum 3 years of high-volume immigration law experience.
• Expertise with I-589, I-42B, bond applications, and family-based petitions.
• Experience preparing clients and documentation for Individual Calendar Hearings.
• Strong understanding of asylum processes and complex removal defense.
• Demonstrated success managing complex case types.
• Fluent bilingual English–Spanish required.
• Exceptional communication and client-service skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with legal case management systems (Filevine preferred).

Requirements

• Passionate about advocating for immigrant rights with a focus on family-based immigration law.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
• A commitment to maintaining high accuracy rates in filings and prompt communication with clients.
• Empathy to understand clients’ situations from their perspective.
• Top-notch grammar and editing skills to produce documents free from errors.
• Resourceful with the ability to locate information quickly and interpret weighty arguments to determine if certain precedents benefit your client’s case.

Compensation & Benefits

• $25.00 - $40.00/hrly DOE
• 3 weeks PTO/year
• Health, Vision, Dental
• Comprehensive health insurance package
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Performance-based bonuses and career advancement

Location

Phoenix, Arizona (Remote)

Employment Type

US Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

$25.00 - $40.00 hourly DOE