Junior Paralegal

Under the direction and supervision of the Practice Area Manager and Assistant Managers, provides a wide range of legal support by drafting, preparing, and reviewing legal documents for assigned cases.

• Effectively moves cases forward daily to ensure all required deadlines are met
• Proactively identifies, communicates, and proposes solutions to issues with cases 
• Identifies and communicates opportunities to increase productivity and efficiency
• Builds relationships with clients by facilitating communication via phone and email
• Drafts email responses to client questions
• Reviews and analyzes documents from clients including emails, job descriptions, seasonality evidence, documents for in-country beneficiaries, etc.
• Analyzes applicant qualifications and drafts appropriate documents for clients to send to applicants
• Assists with the following:
  • Drafting job descriptions and Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWD’s)
  • Drafting government forms
  • Preparing petitions
  • Drafting State Workforce Agency job orders and monitoring the site for applicants
  • Drafting responses to audits, Notice of Denials (NOD’s), and Requests for Evidence (RFE’s)
  • Amendment requests as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Contributes to maintaining positive office morale
• Acts as an ambassador for the mission, values, and standards of behavior of the firm

• Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates professional conduct and presence
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to demonstrate support for organizational change
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• Bachelor’s degree

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Regularly required to stand or walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or physical requirements associated with the job. This position description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Pabian Law, LLC may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.