Legal Staff Paralegal in Richardson, TX

Law Firm

Richardson, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in Richardson, TX

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Law Firm Seeking Immigration Assistant: Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits Package Offered

H1: Join Our Team as an Immigration Assistant at a Leading Law Firm

H2: Make a Difference in People's Lives and Grow Your Career with Us

Law Firm Overview:

At our law firm, we are a team of brilliant individuals who are dedicated to changing lives through elite immigration work and innovative collaboration. We strive for excellence in all that we do, while upholding our core values. Our work may be demanding, but we embrace the challenge and find a balance between hard work and fun. Our employees are valued, rewarded, and respected, and we are committed to their growth and development both within our firm and beyond.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking an Immigration Assistant to join our team. This role involves working closely with attorneys and case managers to prepare, file, and monitor various immigration and legal matters. The successful candidate will have excellent career-pathing opportunities, with the potential to grow into a paralegal or other roles within our firm.

Responsibilities:

- Support Paralegals, Senior Paralegals, and Attorneys through email and phone communications.
- Provide guidance to assignees on proprietary systems and case processing.
- Develop an understanding of client communication procedures and requirements.
- Input client services and send to Accounting for processing.
- Learn procedures and documentation requirements for various case types and execute case processing tasks.
- Process basic corporate immigration cases.
- Proactively escalate concerns to appropriate team members.
- Utilize templates and prepared materials when completing documents for attorney review.
- Manage status of all filed applications and petitions and finalize documents after attorney review.
- Utilize document and data management systems to prepare, monitor, and record all aspects of client casework.
- Prepare internal caseload reports for management.
- Share process flow with assignees.
- Conduct research to obtain information such as background on a company or industry, current wages, and processing procedures.
- Initiate contact with government agencies to obtain necessary information.
- Alert Senior Paralegal and/or attorney regarding potential process delays or problems.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or 2 years of related business experience.
- Superb organizational skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and take actions independently.
- Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to proofread and edit one's own work product.
- General computer knowledge and typing skills.
- Professional and respectful attitude towards coworkers.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in MS Office, scanning, copying, and the ability to learn new software.

Working Conditions:

- Able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
- Able to perform general office administrative activities.
- Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Regular and on-time attendance.
- Must be able to prioritize, schedule, and complete testing for multiple applications.
- May be required to work more than 40 hours per week.
- Some travel may be required.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Our law firm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees.

Recruiting Partners:

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If your agency is interested in partnering with us, please contact us at .

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a discretionary annual bonus and an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match. Join us and be a part of something special, where you can make a positive difference in people's lives and be valued for being yourself. Apply now and start your journey with us as an Immigration Assistant at our leading law firm.