Immigration Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Dynamic law firm Nwokocha & Operana is seeking passionate immigration paralegals interested in joining our legal team. We are a fast-paced immigration firm that assists clients from around the world with their immigration needs.

Duties:

• Utilize web-based immigration case management system and database;
• Coordinate and communicate with clients securing case documentation;
• Assess and review the client’s documents and information provided, to analyze and issue spot to alert the attorneys so the team can address case strategies preemptively;
• Prepare immigration petitions adhering to our internal timelines, checklists, and procedures;
• Ensure that all written and oral communications with clients reflect our service-centered delivery of legal services;
• Update clients on case progress;
• Conduct research on immigration law and procedures;
• Maintain a friendly and professional demeanor while working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment;
• Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls and assist with setting up appointments and receiving and managing client payments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree;
• 2-4 years of immigration law experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook;
• Detail-oriented, extremely organized, and good attitude;
• Experience working with people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse economic culture;
• Customer service experience;
• Ability to withhold and keep confidential information;
• Must be fluent (speaking, writing, reading, listening) in English;
• Experience in an Immigration Law Firm .

Additional Information:

• Pay is commensurate to the applicant’s experience;
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time;
• Health insurance and 401(k) plans are offered to eligible employees;
• Bi-annual office retreat abroad to eligible employees;
• This position will be on-site in the Firm’s office in downtown Minneapolis.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Schedule:

• 7.5-hour shift

\nCompany Description

At Nwokocha & Operana Law Offices we relentlessly pursue results for our clients. We strive to make Immigration Laws work for our clients. We work to develop an individual plan to meet each of our client’s needs.

Company Description

At Nwokocha & Operana Law Offices we relentlessly pursue results for our clients. We strive to make Immigration Laws work for our clients. We work to develop an individual plan to meet each of our client’s needs.