What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Paralegal position at La Victoria Foundation?
```Duties:```
- Assist attorneys in preparing and filing immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documentation
- Conduct legal research on immigration laws, regulations, and procedures
- Prepare and maintain case files, including organizing and managing documents
- Draft correspondence and legal documents, such as affidavits and briefs
- Interview clients to gather necessary information for their cases
- Communicate with clients, government agencies, and other parties involved in immigration matters
- Prepare and submit immigration forms and applications accurately and timely
- Maintain confidentiality of client information
```Requirements:```
-Bilingual- Spanish a must.
- Previous experience working as an immigration paralegal or in a similar role preferred
- Strong knowledge of immigration laws, regulations, and procedures
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficient in data entry and document management systems
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues
- Familiarity with legal administrative processes and procedures
- Ability to transcribe legal documents accurately
- Knowledge of phone etiquette when communicating with clients and other parties involved in immigration matters
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.10 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Parental leave
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Ability to Relocate:
- Jackson Heights, NY 11372: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person