Description
SENIOR IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL
Are you looking to increase your personal and professional development in an educational and exciting environment? Have you joined the legal field to assist immigrants in need? Consider applying to Sanabria & Associates, PLLC!
Sanabria & Associates, PLLC is a prestigious and rapidly expanding law firm with offices in Maryland, Virginia & Florida. A successful candidate will be able to assist during all phases of the immigration process and willing to provide a high-quality level of client support. You will prepare and file several forms with different immigration agencies and work closely with the supervising attorneys. We offer on-the-job training and several other industry leading benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues, while preparing and reviewing cases.
- Ensure clients are kept informed of any missing documents and the process of their cases before and after filing cases.
- Utilize case management system regularly to update case processing status and any client information.
- Assist Attorney with case preparation and be the point of contact between client and attorney.
- Complete case preparation in a timely manner.
- Prioritize and meet assigned deadlines, provide reports, and communicate case progress/issues to manager weekly.
- Maintain electronic client case files.
- Translate client documents.
- Preparing and filing applications with USCIS, including but not limited to family-based petitions (I-130), adjustment of status (1-485), provisional waivers (I-601A), naturalization (N-400), employment authorization documents (I-765), DACA/TPS (I-821D), Consular Processing (DS-260) and U Visas (I-918).
- Submitting motions, applications, and supplemental evidence filings with EOIR in advance of Individual/Merits Hearings.
- Working collaboratively within a legal team by coordinating with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative staff to ensure seamless case management.
- Assisting the team by answering procedural questions and serving as a resource for colleagues.
- Participating in and contributing to team meetings, providing case updates, addressing challenges, and fostering effective communication across the office.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of Immigration Law Experience.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required.
- Immigration Case Management Experience preferred but not required.
- Excellent Customer Service Skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Must be a great team player.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Vacations
- Sick Leave
- Federal Holidays
- Personal Days
- Paid Birthday and Work Anniversary off
- 401K plus Matching
- Life Insurance
Pay Range: $60,000 - $65,000 per year
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of Immigration Law experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Immigration Case Management experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work well on a team
What We Do
Sanabria & Associates, PLLC is a fast-growing and prestigious law firm with multiple offices across Maryland, D.C., Virginia, and Florida. They specialize in personal injury, immigration, criminal defense, and divorce, and are known for their experienced, compassionate, and multilingual legal team.
