Paralegal

Job Summary:

Meneses Law is an Immigration Law Firm seeking a motivated Paralegal to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for helping the operations department in managing all daily workflow.  The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is detail oriented, capable of working with the public and can handle a heavy workload. Candidate must be bilingual in both English and Spanish and must be able to properly read, write and speak both languages. Paralegal should have a growth mindset that is willing to learn and grow.   

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

•    Obtaining proper documents and helping clients understand them. 

•    Meet with department managers to discuss assigned cases or projects.

•    Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and teams - be articulate and well spoken. 

•    Provide clients with general information about immigration eligibility requirements and the nature of the immigration application or petition process.

•    Utilizes document and data management systems to prepare, monitor, and record all aspects of client casework.

•    Ability to identifying problems and developing solutions by leveraging their analytical skills. 

•    Manages status of all filed applications and petitions and finalizes documents after attorney review.

•    Keep track of casefiles and deadlines.

•    Conduct research on legal issues for attorneys. 

•    Proficiency in legal terminology.

•    Provides clerical and research support services including document preparation and review. 

•    Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision.  

•    Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

Required Skills:  

•    Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods.

•    Proficient with MyCase, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Etc.

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

•    Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail. 

•    Proficient with technology and ability to learn our software systems.

•    Ability to prioritize tasks. 

•    Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 

•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and MacOS systems. 

•    Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills.

•    Good understanding of clerical operations.

•    English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

•    Able to type 45 WPM or more.

•    Must be fluent in both English and Spanish

Key Competencies:  

•    Must be able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to define the problem or objective.

•    Ability to identify relevant concerns or factors, patterns, tendencies, and relationships.

•    Able to formulate logical and objective conclusions and recognize possible alternatives and their implications.

•    Attention to detail and process orientation.

•    Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 

•    Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills.

•    Relationship building and influencing skills.

•    Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and take initiative in problem-solving.

Education and Experience: 

•    Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

•    Required 2 plus years of related experience working in an office environment

•    Extensive knowledge of immigration forms such as visas, permanent residence, and other benefits on behalf of our clients to include secondary benefit applications.

•    Familiar with Basic immigration procedures to help prepare attorneys for immigration court proceedings. 

•    Experience in preparing petition packages for review and filing 

•    Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Physical Demands: 

•    This position involves regular walking, standing sitting for extended periods of time, hearing, and talking.  

•    Occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching

•    May involve close vision, color vision, depth perception, focus adjustment and viewing computer monitor for extended periods of time.

•    Involves manual dexterity for using keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.

•    The ability to move and lift items up to10 pounds.

Benefits for Working at Meneses Law:

•    Salary Range: $22 - $26/hour

•    Excellent Benefits (Medical, Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and paid holidays)

•    401k Safe Harbor Match

•    Work Life Balance Schedule - Operation hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. plus 2 Saturdays a month for certain positions

•    Structured Training Programs

•    Meaningful Career Advancement Opportunities

•    Work with state-of-the-art technology. 

•    Name Recognition & Prestige Immigration Law Firm

•    Birthday and Anniversary rewards

•    Sophisticated, Challenging Work

•    Business Professional work environment

•    Participate in a variety of volunteered events throughout the year

•    Must have the ability to work on a flexible schedule based on department and company needs. 

About the Company:

 Meneses Law is an accomplished Immigration law firm with an outstanding track record of providing immigration services with the highest professional standards to our clients.  We work with thousands of clients across the United States on Adjustment of Status, Visas, Petitions, Labor Certifications, Citizenships, Deportations, Waivers, DACA Renewals, and Asylum matters. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.