Job Description

Are you extremely passionate about immigrants’ rights and being part of a thriving team that shares your passion? Do you love making sure people feel they are heard and well cared for as they move through a strategic legal process? Does it fulfill you to know you can make a difference in the lives of not only clients but your coworkers too? Are you excited to use your excellent paralegal skills grounded in clear communication, problem-solving, and organization to do a stellar job and ensure our team is always improving how we serve clients? If you answered yes to the above, you might be our new paralegal! We believe each team member should trust one another and hold themselves and their teammates accountable. Each person respects what others do on the team and values every role as integral and unique. While there are positions that are more supervisorial, and certain team members will ultimately be calling the shots on various matters, we value open channels of communication and welcome each team member’s input. While there are tasks specifically attached to each role, our team members do not hesitate to jump in and lend a hand when necessary. Integrity and mutual respect (for fellow team members and clients) are high on our list of values. We strive to create a work environment where each team member can be productive, refine their skills, and continue learning and improving. Our team members are problem solvers who use creativity and passion to bring new ideas and ways to constantly improve our systems and procedures ensuring we are giving our best to clients. Please only apply if you are excited about going above and beyond, and constantly honing your skills and learning! Our office was founded based on a passion for immigrants’ rights, providing impeccable representation to clients and making sure at each step that clients know how much we care. Each team member is here because they share this vision. Working with clients who have endured trauma and are facing overwhelming challenges takes an emotional toll and is something to be especially aware of given our paralegals are a primary point of contact for clients as we move their cases forward. We often let off steam by, when appropriate, being goofy and interjecting a lot of humor! We also promote identifying ways to not only take good care of ourselves but one another. To this end, we hold periodic group trauma training. We believe in creating and following proven systems and we are goal-oriented. When we work, we are organized and track our time. But we also value time away from work and promote a healthy work-life balance so that we can recharge and be at our best for clients and one another. How do you feel reading this so far? If you’re feeling excited, please read on! We understand this is a longer job ad, but we are determined to find the best of the best who feel excited about being an integral part of our tight-knit, big-hearted team. Our paralegal is fluent in both written and spoken Spanish. They are a master at communicating strategically with clients, team members, and other collaborators understanding that this is a key to helping clients reach their goals most effectively. Our paralegal is empathetic and loves interacting with people from all backgrounds. Our paralegal engages with the legal team to understand the legal case strategies so we can set clients up to win their cases. Our paralegal will be charged with preparing applications to USCIS and the Immigration Court, including writing, forms, and supporting evidence. Our paralegal can diligently track time and work efficiently allowing the office to thrive while also allowing plenty of space for themselves to rest and recharge outside of work hours. Our paralegal is excited about the opportunity to grow with our office, and the possibility of expanding into new areas of casework. Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with clients throughout the duration of each case to ensure they are well-informed about the progress
• Draft and prepare various types of correspondence for the Immigration Court and USCIS, such as motions and cover letters
• Compile and organize application packets, including cover letters, forms, and supporting documents
• Collaborate with the Legal Team to grasp the legal strategy for each case, aligning with client and team interests
• Maintain detailed notes and memos to facilitate team understanding of past actions and future steps
• Manage calendars and deadlines for paralegal tasks, attorneys, and other team members
• Ensure files are up-to-date, organized, and attorneys are well-prepared at all stages of the case
• Create clear and informative billable time entries to update clients on case progress
• Achieve target casework hours and contribute to the office's efficiency by refining systems and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in both spoken and written English and Spanish is an essential requirement for this role in Berkeley, CA, US.
• A college degree or a paralegal certificate is required.
• Demonstrated experience working as an Immigration Paralegal is necessary.
• Proficiency in Immigration court and removal defense filings and processes is crucial.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are a must.
• The ability to communicate with empathy and warmth is highly valued.
• Confidence and strong organizational skills are key traits for this position.
• Adaptability and the ability to multitask effectively are essential.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in grammar and spelling, is required.
• Proficiency in managing calendars and deadlines in a fast-paced environment is necessary.
• Knowledge of basic office programs such as email, calendaring, case management, and computer software is important.
• Efficient typing and computer skills are necessary.

Bonus Skills/Experience:

• Experience in Customer Relations for 5+ years is a bonus.
• Understanding of business principles is advantageous.
• Fluency in languages beyond Spanish is a plus.
• Experience working remotely

About Company: We are a Berkeley, California-based immigration law office with a small but mighty team specializing in family-based immigration, consular processing, immigration court/removal defense, naturalization, asylum, U visas, waivers, DACA, and Federal Court Litigation. Our physical office is in Berkeley, California, though we have primarily been working remotely since March 2020.

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Full time, Remote job,

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