Bilingual (English/Spanish) Paralegal
trostle lawHarahan, LA
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Paralegal
L4
trostle lawHarahan, LA6 days ago
Occupations
Paralegals and Legal AssistantsLegal Support Workers, All OtherLegal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsBILINGUAL (Spanish) PARALEGAL POSITION We are seeking a second paralegal with a focus on removal defense as well as habeas corpus cases. Ideally this person has experience with immigration law & removal defense. Trostle Law is an immigration only law practice in NewOrleans, LA handling detained and non-detained cases, appeals, family based & consular matters, waivers, humanitarian relief, removal defense and habeas corpus cases. We are LGBTQI+ and woman owned. Currently we are a four-person team which includes two attorneys, one paralegal and an administrative assistant. This is an in-office position, located at 4902 Canal Street, NewOrleans, LA 70119. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday. Compensation is negotiable. Benefits include PTO & health insurance.
Requirements:
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be fluent in Spanish.
Strong writing skills in English/Spanish.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, including research and problem solve.
Strong organizational skills & attention to detail.
Proficient with technology such as Microsoft Word & Adobe.
Must be comfortable interacting professionally with clients of diverse backgrounds.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Must be able to track and meet deadlines.
Must be comfortable with a large and fast-moving caseload of various case types.
Experience in immigration law, removal defense strongly preferred.
Appreciation for the nature of the work, sensitivity to trauma & orientation with the challenging environment we are practicing in.
Duties:
Support the work of the attorneys in their representation of clients before EOIR, USCIS, BIA, District Courts, juvenile courts, etc.
Liaise with clients to obtain documents and information.
Draft pleadings, cover letters, declarations, motions, briefs.
Assemble evidence, compile applications / petitions for relief.
Conduct country conditions research.
Correspond with clients and potential clients.
Request records from various agencies.
Translate documents & Other duties as assigned.
Apply now
Level
MidL4
Location
Harahan, LA
Occupation
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Industry
Offices of Lawyers
Posted
6 days ago
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