The Immigration Department of Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC in Kent, Washington seeks to hire a full-time Immigration Paralegal. The paralegal will support the attorneys with the preparation and management of all types of immigration matters, including affirmative applications for immigration benefits and removal defense cases. The position requires substantial direct client interaction and exceptional organizational skills.
Duties Include:
Drafting and editing immigration forms, client declarations and support letters for USCIS, ICE, and Immigration Court applications
Preparing supporting documents and indexing and compiling evidence to be submitted with petitions and applications
Managing and prioritizing high-volume caseload
Conducting case research
Requesting legal and medical records
Calendaring and ensuring all case deadlines are met
Substantial direct client interaction
Requirements :
Fluency in Spanish (written and oral);
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree Required
Two years prior experience as an immigration legal assistant or immigration paralegal
Excellent writing and computer skills
Strong attention to detail
Exceptional organization and multitasking skills
Good communication and people skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Ability to work independently, but function well within a team environment
Strong work ethic
We provide a friendly, professional workplace and offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to [email protected]