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Immigration Paralegal

ImmigrationJobs, Pompano Beach, Florida, us, 33072

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Responsibilities

Experience in removal defense - asylum, cancellation of removal, waiver, appeals, motions, notice of filing to the court.

Prepare business visas such as: L1A, E1-E2, H1B, O, P and Labor Certifications.

Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.

Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts.

Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.

Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.

Required Skills

Clerical

— Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

English and Spanish Language

— Knowledge of the structure and content of the English and Spanish language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Law and Government

— Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Customer and Personal Service

— Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics

— Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Reading Comprehension

— Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening

— Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking

— Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing

— Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking

— Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

interacting With Computers

— Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

— Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

— Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Getting Information

— Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

— Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Maintain the order of legal documents.

Prepare legal documents.

Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.

Confer with court staff to clarify information.

Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.

Benefit Conditions

Waiting period may apply

Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s)

Social distancing guidelines in place

Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

No

Job Type Full-time

Pay $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits

Paid time off

Schedule

8 hour shift

Education

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience

Immigration law: 1 year (Required)

Language

Spanish (Required)

English (Required)

Work Location In person

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