Senior Immigration Paralegal
Company: Galan Law Firm, PLLC
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: October 23, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
We're looking for a senior paralegal to work alongside attorneys
and achieve our clients' goals. Our ideal candidate will have
experience in case management as a paralegal or legal assistant and
is skilled in drafting documents, managing case files, and
conducting legal research. We need someone who is an effective
communicator in both, Spanish and English, incredibly organized,
and self-motivated. Our case managers play an essential role in
ensuring that our clients' and law firm's goals are met. If this
sounds like something you can really excel at, please apply
today.
Responsibilities:
Case & Deadline Management:
--- Oversee the filing process for immigration cases, ensuring that
all documentation is submitted on time to USCIS, immigration
courts, or other agencies.
--- Monitor key deadlines for applications, petitions, and
hearings, and ensure all team members are aware of upcoming
deadlines.
--- Collaborate with attorneys and legal assistants to prioritize
caseloads, especially in time-sensitive cases such as deportation
proceedings or asylum applications.
Project Implementation:
--- Work closely with the Managing Attorney to design and implement
new initiatives, including process improvements for managing client
cases involving deportation, visa petitions, and family-based
immigration.
--- Assist in rolling out new case management software, technology
tools, and procedures to enhance the efficiency of the firm's
operations.
Staff Training & Development:
--- Coordinate and lead training sessions for legal and
administrative staff on immigration law processes, case management,
and any changes in federal or state regulations affecting
clients.
--- Provide ongoing support to staff, ensuring they understand and
follow procedures for filing petitions, responding to Requests for
Evidence (RFEs), and other immigration-related filings.
Process Improvement & Reporting:
--- Analyze existing workflows for case processing and client
intake, recommending improvements that enhance productivity and
reduce delays.
--- Generate reports on case progress, production goals, and
deadlines for the Managing Attorney, ensuring the firm is meeting
its operational targets.
Qualifications:
--- Experience working in an immigration law firm or in a legal
environment focused on immigration is highly preferred.
--- Strong understanding of the various stages of immigration
processes, including adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum,
humanitarian, petitions, and deportation defense.
--- Familiarity with immigration law and case preparation
requirements.
--- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in legal operations,
project management, or a related field preferred but not
required.
--- Proficiency with legal case management software (e.g., Mycase,
Lawmatics, Monday, or similar) and project management tools.
Key Competencies
--- Attention to Detail: Thoroughly track and monitor deadlines to
ensure that all immigration filings are submitted timely.
--- Leadership & Training Abilities: Lead and train staff to
understand complex immigration procedures and deadlines.
--- Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve case delays, RFE
challenges, and other barriers to successful case outcomes.
--- Team Collaboration: Work effectively with attorneys, legal
assistants, and administrative staff to manage high-stakes
immigration cases for vulnerable clients.
About Company:
Why join the Galan Law Firm, PLLC team? Galan Law Firm is a trusted
source of legal counsel and advocacy throughout the South Texas
communities and beyond. We are a skilled, compassionate, and
accomplished team working together to offer our full and focused
attention to clients, working together in pursuit of their legal
goals and objectives pertaining to immigration and personal injury
claims.
A team of highly skilled and experienced professionalsCompetitive
salaries and benefit packagesAdvancement opportunitiesCommunity
volunteer/outreach opportunitiesA career transforming clients'
lives!Galan Law Firm is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes
candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to
reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our
team!
Keywords: Galan Law Firm, PLLC, San Antonio , Senior Immigration Paralegal, Legal , San Antonio, Texas
Click
here to apply!
|