5. Virginia Based - Paralegal for Immigration - Stafi
Alexandria, VA
About the Job
As a Paralegal, you will support attorneys in law firms by gathering, organizing and preparing various documents and files for court cases and Immigration Agencies. You may also regularly meet with attorneys, clients, or other legal professionals to gather helpful details about upcoming cases. You will prepare and draft legal documents, like briefs, affidavits, appeals, motions, and pleadings.
You will perform legal research to fact-check information for different cases by searching through public records and other resources provided by clients. Paralegals are also in charge of coordinating deliveries of important legal documents and forms.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting, preparing, and reviewing legal documents related to family-based immigration cases, including asylum, removal, and family petitions.
- Conducting thorough legal research to verify case details using public records and other client-provided resources.
- Managing client communication and addressing inquiries.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed documentation and case files.
- Ensuring the timely filing and delivery of all necessary legal paperwork.
- Assisting attorneys with various administrative tasks to support case progression.
- Providing regular updates on case status to attorneys and clients.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in documentation and reporting.
- Strong understanding of legal procedures, particularly related to family-based immigration, asylum, and removal cases.
- Minimum of one year of paralegal experience in a U.S. law firm, preferably in immigration.
- Investigative mindset with robust research skills.
- Experience with humanitarian and family-based immigration procedures and forms.
- Familiarity with legal database software and proficiency in preparing legal reports.
- Strong time management, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
- Experience managing cases end-to-end.