Immigration Paralegal/Legal Assistant
- Paid Time Off
- Full-Time
Hiring Immediately!!
Immigration Paralegal/Legal Assistant
*Job Pay based on experience
Equal Justice Law Group is currently hiring a Paralegal to join our team. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, organized, professional, and positive. This is an excellent opportunity for Paralegals who are eager to advance their careers and become integral members of our firm.
Our practice areas include contested family law, immigration law, employment law, bankruptcy, estate planning, civil law, and probate (including decedent's estates, guardianships, and conservatorships). Join us and be part of a dynamic legal team dedicated to delivering justice and serving our community. Apply today to start your journey with us!
Responsibilities:
- Drafting pleadings, correspondence, and proofreading all such documents;
- Preparing and organizing documents for trial;
- You will be expected to display a thorough understanding of state rules, legal ethics, and professional practice standards;
- Proficiently manage client documents from initial filings through discovery, trial preparation, and settlement;
- Review, and analyze various records, reports, and other case materials;
- Communicate with clients, office staff, and attorneys;
- Perform legal research;
- File pleadings via mail and court e-filing, and serve on opposing parties and counsel.
- Ability to prioritize daily workload, meet deadlines and quick response to family law situations;
- Handle incoming client calls relating to cases, client office drop-ins and responding to opposing counsel/party demands (when office assistant is unavailable or otherwise indisposed);
- Strong administrative, organization, and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to connect and communicate clearly with clients;
- Ability to analytically identify legal issues and develop legal arguments;
- Excellent writing and communication abilities; and
- Ability to be a team player.
Please submit your resume, and we encourage you to include a brief cover letter discussing your experience and how you envision shaping your career. Applicants who provide a cover letter will be given preference.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- Travel reimbursement
Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday through Friday, Weekends and overtime as needed
Education: Associate (Preferred)
Experience: Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred), Customer Service: 2 years (Required), Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred), Immigration (Preferred)
Language: Spanish and English (Required). Do not apply unless fluent in English and Spanish.
Work Location: In person at our Jackson office (Required). Not remote. If not local, please include cover letter that address commute.
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