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Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Immigration)

ImmigrationJobs, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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THE FIRM Vrapi Weeks is the leading immigration law firm in New Mexico with offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. We offer high quality service and enjoy an excellent reputation among clients, colleagues, and the community. We were also selected as one of Albuquerque's Best Places to Work. For more on our core values: http://www.vrapiweeks.com

THE POSITION We are hiring for a full-time Legal Case Manager (Legal Assistant/Paralegal) to work in our Albuquerque office to work in the employment-based immigration division.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is someone who:

Loves crossing tasks off a list and gets joy in getting projects across the finish line

Enjoys helping and encouraging others in their tasks, projects, and ideas

Is a natural in exercising good judgment and evaluating ideas and decisions

Has excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Cares about the communities we serve

Mission Take ownership of cases, provide exceptional client service, and prepare quality work product.

Outcomes Within the first 6 months on the job:

Embrace firm mission and culture.

Collect client information diligently, strategically, and independently.

Draft forms, cover letters, declarations, and packets accurately with minimal supervision for attorney review.

Competencies

Timely task and project completion

Organization

Task ownership and follow-through

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork/ability to work independently on collaborative projects

Efficiency

Good discernment/judgment

Customer service

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Professional attitude and demeanor

Location Albuquerque, NM.

Full Time The position is full time, Monday-Friday. This is

not

a remote position.

Experience and Education Requirements

2 years office experience preferred (preferably in a legal or case management setting)

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Compensation Our philosophy is to hire the best people and pay at the top of the market, including a full benefits package. Salary is dependent on experience and education. Advancements and raises are based on productivity and performance in addition to cost‑of‑living adjustments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,440.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

Tell us about your interest in Immigration in 3-5 sentences.

Language

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location In person

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