Immigration Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Family Based)

$35,360 - $54,080/Yr

Serrato Law Firm, Apc - Santa Ana, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Ana, CA

About the position

The Immigration Legal Assistant/Paralegal at Serrato Law Firm, A.P.C. is responsible for managing family-based immigration cases primarily before USCIS. This role requires working under the direction of an attorney and a legal assistant supervisor while also being expected to complete tasks independently. The ideal candidate will have experience in immigration law and will assist in preparing various legal documents and applications, ensuring compliance with legal standards and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing applications for filing with USCIS, primarily forms I-130, I-485, U Visa, N-400 and Employment Authorization Applications.
• Assist in drafting declarations and various legal documents.
• Preparing filings for submission with USCIS and other government agencies in accordance with respective standards.
• Assist clients in complying and preparing evidence.
• Drafting translations of various legal documents for submission to government agencies.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status.
• Manage independent case load and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Maintaining internal case management system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification required (International degrees will be considered).
• +1 Year immigration law experience.
• Knowledge of USCIS filing standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under strict legal deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to manage.
• Must be able to write and speak in Spanish and English fluently.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid sick time