Immigration Paralegal
Full-Time
SALARY
$18 - $22 an hour
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Immigration Paralegal: 1 year (Required)
- Spanish (Required)
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Position – Novo Legal Group, an immigrant rights law firm based in with offices in Denver, Colorado and Kent, Washington, seeks a well-qualified candidate to serve as a full-time bilingual paralegal to assist with family-based affirmative and removal defense immigration matters.
Duties – Primary duties for this position include the following:
- Preparing and filing applications for immigration benefits including but not limited to waivers of inadmissibility, family petitions, and VAWA and U Visa applications.
- Reviewing internal questionnaires and document checklists with clients to ensure completeness of their file.
- Initial file creation (hardcopy and digital).
- Assembling and filing application packets.
- Preparing clients for upcoming interviews, hearings, and appointments.
- Preparing responses to Requests for Information.
Qualifications:
- Spanish language – legal proficiency.
- 1+ years of experience in Immigration law.
- Strong and demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties consistent with the values of Novo Legal Group.
- Experience working in fast-paced environment with a keen ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Experience working and communicating with marginalized or vulnerable communities.
- Sense of humor.
Pay:
- $18.00 – $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to travel for specialized training?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Immigration Paralegal: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Work Location:
- One location