Bilingual Paralegal

Bilingual Paralegal
Seeking full-time paralegals/backup receptionists for its Memphis downtown office. Paralegals will support the Immigration Attorneys to prepare various aspects of the client's immigration case. They will also serve as a backup receptionist when our main receptionists are out of the office or during their lunch hours.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting attorneys in document review and all aspects of case preparation;
• Preparing and conducting intakes and assisting with filling out intake forms, if needed;
• Drafting immigration forms for review by attorneys;
• Corresponding with clients and/or government officials;
• Responsible for document collection, maintaining, and updating;
• Making sure filing deadlines are met;
• Updating client information in case management software;
• Translating documents at the request of the attorneys;
• When serving as a backup receptionist, duties include answering calls, greeting clients, taking detailed, informative messages and giving them to the appropriate person, scheduling appointments, completing general office tasks, including copying, filing, and faxing, and light data entry.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Education or GED required;
• Legal work status required (6 months to 1 year);
• Office environment experience preferred (6 months to 1 year);
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (written and oral) preferred;
• Ability to work independently to manage a substantial workload with deadlines;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all case and client information;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to learn immigration software;
• Strong interpersonal and competent communication skills. Respect for others and sensitivity to the needs and legal issues affecting people of diverse backgrounds;

Normal work hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (M-F). Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plans.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources Department and include in the subject line: Immigration Paralegal/Back-Up Receptionist. No calls accepted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour