Temporary Paralegals
New Frontier Immigration Law is looking for a team of Temporary Paralegals to support our Legal Team.
This is a 4-month contract. MUST
- Be Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Have experience in Immigration Law
Hiring Process
- Submit your application if your experience aligns with the role requirements and responsibilities.
- Qualified applicants will receive an invitation to attend a group information session on Tuesday, March 31st.
- Candidates who remain interested after the session will be scheduled for interviews.
Role Objective
We are seeking Bilingual Immigration Paralegals to join our team. As an Immigration Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in handling a comprehensive caseload, assisting in the preparation and filing of applications for relief, and supporting our attorneys to meet and exceed our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Your role is crucial in maintaining our reputation as the premier immigration legal services provider in the US.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Manage a substantial caseload from inception to resolution, focusing on family-based immigration relief.
- Draft and review applications for relief from removal, ensuring high-quality submissions.
- Directly support the lead attorney in meeting KPIs and deadlines.
- Edit and finalize packets according to attorney instructions, ensuring all required evidence is included.
- Respond promptly to USCIS's Request for Evidence, adhering to strict deadlines.
- Support Legal Assistants with legal inquiries and case management.
- Communicate effectively with clients, providing clear explanations of case processes.
- Uphold the firm's ethical standards and professional conduct in all interactions.
- Maintain and organize case files using our legal database for efficiency and meticulous organization.
- Prepare filings according to firm standards, contributing to our mission and objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred; relevant experience and education will also be considered.
- Fluency in Spanish is required
- Ability to set and meet deadlines, to manage 2-3 legal assistants, and a significant case load.
- Minimum 3 years of high-volume immigration law experience
- Expertise with I-589, I-42B, bond applications, and family-based petitions
- Experience preparing clients and documentation for Individual Calendar Hearings
- Strong understanding of asylum processes and complex removal defense
- Demonstrated success managing complex case types
- Fluent bilingual English–Spanish required
- Exceptional communication and client-service skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency with legal case management systems (Filevine preferred)
Compensation
- $26,000 - $30,000 MXN pesos monthly