Immigration Paralegal needed (Atlanta)

We are a small Immigration law firm in Sandy Springs, GA seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) immigration paralegal to assist with family and employment-based immigration cases. This is a part time position (20 to 30 hours a week).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assisting attorneys with family and employment-based immigration cases

Calendaring or scheduling events

Obtain, organize, and maintain client’s supporting documents

Filling out and drafting applications for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and prepare filings based on pre-existing templates

Serve as main point-of-contact for client during pendency of case

Track signing and filing of documents

Monitor the progress of cases and keep attorney informed

Drafting letters to different agencies

Writing reports and legal documents

Researching laws and judicial decisions

Helping attorneys prepare cases for hearings and interviews

Drafting Letters to clients in Spanish

Cooperate with office duties such as reception coverage when needed

To be considered for this position, candidates must:

Have a very positive attitude and enjoy working with people

Have at least 1 year of experience as an immigration paralegal

Be Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing)

Be proficient in all Microsoft Office products

Have attention to detail

Experience with immigration client management/forms software such as Law

Logix, INSZoom, EImmigration, Immigration Tracker, etc. is a plus

How to Apply:

Send us an E-mail with the subject line “[your name] Immigration Paralegal Position” and attach the following documents in PDF format only:

1. Brief cover letter containing the following in bullet point format:

a. What you think it takes to be a great paralegal.

b. What are you looking for in a job.

c. What are the qualities that you possess that would be of value to the firm.

d. Salary requirements

2. Resume

3. Three (3) References