Job description

Job Summary

A fast-paced immigration practice seeks a full-time bilingual (English/Spanish speaking) paralegal for immediate hire.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assembling immigration application forms along with required evidence.
• Meet with clients to gather case information and prepare documents.
• Draft legal documents and affidavits.
• Manage a voluminous caseload for clients and meet priorities set by case manager.
• Update practice management software with all client information and case progress.
• Translation of documents from Spanish to English.
• Interpret for appointments from Spanish to English and English to Spanish.

Qualifications and Skills

• Fluency in both English and Spanish (conversing, reading, and writing)
• Undergraduate degree or paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
• 1-2 years of legal experience preferred.
• Solid work history.
• Strong interest in an immigration-based practice.

• Microsoft Word and Excel: Intermediate/Advanced proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service.
• Strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt easily to changing circumstances.

Please respond with a resume for immediate consideration. Cover Letters are strongly encouraged in order to provide a more in-depth explanation of an applicant's skill and desire to work in this field.

Benefits

Paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability leave, parental leave, 401(k) with employer match, and household YMCA membership after probationary period.

Relocation fees negotiable for applicants who are not local to the greater Indianapolis area.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Majority of appointments are currently done via phone, masks required, plexiglass barriers in reception areas, some staff on rotating remote/in-office schedule

Language:

• and write in English and Spanish fluently? (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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