Job Description

Employment Immigration Paralegal We are seeking an experienced Employment Immigration Paralegal to assist with various immigration cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of employment-based visa processes, documentation, and compliance requirements. You will be responsible for preparing petitions, managing case files, and coordinating with clients and government agencies. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential. If you have a passion for immigration law and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we would love to hear from you. As a Paralegal, you will be expected to apply your customer service, organizational, and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude. The successful Paralegal must have proficient knowledge of applications typically used in a legal office environment, such as billing software and databases, and internet searching skills. Knowledge of MS Office applications, specifically MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook. Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the Firm. Ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus. This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with a strong performance culture
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with complex family-based immigration petitions and deportation cases
• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation
• Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
• Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
• The position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Requires manual dexterity to dial a telephone, enter data into a computer, handle objects, and operate tools

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, a Certification as a trained paralegal with 2+ years experience, or equivalent on-the-job Legal Assistant/Paralegal experience in a law firm environment will be considered. Pay will DOE.
• Previous experience as a Paralegal with an immigration law firm STRONGLY desired.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with immigration client management/forms software such as Cerenade, EImmigration, and Immigration Tracker is preferred but not required.
• Personal qualities: Highly motivated, highly organized, excellent communication skills, excellent research, and writing skills, ability to prioritize and multitask, deadline and detail-oriented, works well independently, works well under pressure.
• Paralegal or Legal Assistant: 1 year (Required)
• Immigration: 1 year (Preferred)

About Company: Atlanta Family & Immigration Law is a team of highly compassionate and focused individuals worldwide who look forward to providing excellent resolutions to high-conflict legal matters. We have been recognized as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the US for the past few years and we've done it by providing legal representation with empathy, gusto, and integrity. We are looking to add you to the team.

Job Tags

Worldwide, Work visa, Shift work,

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