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Business Immigration Paralegal

ImmigrationJobs, Chicago, IL, United States


It is the responsibility of the Immigration Paralegal to handle a wide variety of tasks in a rapidly changing world. The ideal candidate for this position will have exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong attention to detail. They will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and be able to work well with both colleagues and clients to ensure that each matter is completed to the highest possible standard.

Responsibilities

Prepares legal drafts by assembling and organizing information for immigration legal forms and documents, including petitions, applications, complaints, declarations, discovery requests, responses, and other pleadings.

Mail, fax, e-mail or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence and documents to clients;

Receive and place telephone calls;

Make photocopies and/or scan of client documents; government documents and related legal documents, and other printed matter;

Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files;

Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, meetings, or networking events, and take notes;

Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases;

Review government resources and websites to identify procedural and legal changes in case processing and updates to forms and fees;

Perform secretarial duties utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents.

Research law by studying laws, statutes, constitutions, regulations, court opinions, including precedents and reasoning, and trends using standard print texts and computers; preparing legal memoranda.

Assembles immigration and legal case materials by collecting, organizing, and summarizing information, documents, reports, and evidence.

Prepares for immigration individual hearings by preparing briefs, exhibits, subpoenas, evidence, and motions.

Meet with clients and provide legal guidance pursuant to attorney’s instructions on case procedure, posture and status

Maintains calendar by entering and updating requirements, deadlines, hearings, client appointments, court dates, and meetings.

Protects law firm’s reputation by keeping client information confidential.

Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing educational opportunities; reading legal publications; maintaining personal networks.

Enhances firm’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

In a limited capacity, support the firm in marketing, sales and financial matters or events.

Pay From $34.00 per hour

Benefits

Paid time off

Education

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience

Business Immigration Law: 2 years (Required)

Work Location In person

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