Research and Writing Paralegal

Job Description

We are a high-volume and fast-growing Immigration law firm seeking a Paralegal who loves legal research and writing to help advocate for our clients! We have had explosive growth over the past year and continue to grow in new and exciting ways. We provide a great work culture, are at or above top of market salary, and have a very competitive benefits package. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate communications from USCIS, including RFEs, NOIDs, and application denials
• Evaluate application materials and identify additional evidence to provide to USCIS
• Coordinate with legal services team to collect additional evidence
• Perform legal and factual research
• Draft initial drafts of cover letters, motions, and briefs
• Work with team lead and attorneys to edit work product

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a paralegal with substantive experience researching and drafting responses to RFEs or NOIDs
• Substantial legal research and drafting experience
• One year of experience in immigration law
• Attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification required
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Computer skills (Typing - MS Word and MS Excel, Document Management - DropBox, Email - MS Outlook)
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Fantastic work culture that focuses on positive feedback
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Employer paid life insurance
• HSA option available
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Options for promotion within the Firm
• PTO eligible
• Flextime eligible
• Nine paid holidays
• Salary: $26 - 28 / hour

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday

License/Certification: Paralegal Certification or bachelor’s degree (Required)