Bilingual Immigration Paralegal

Job Description Job Description The Immigration Department of Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC in Kent, Washington seeks to hire a full-time Immigration Paralegal. The paralegal will support the attorneys with the preparation and management of all types of immigration matters, including affirmative applications for immigration benefits and removal defense cases. The position requires substantial direct client interaction and exceptional organizational skills. Duties include : Drafting and editing immigration forms, client declarations, and support letters for USCIS, ICE, and Immigration Court petitions and applications Preparing supporting documents and indexing and compiling evidence to be submitted with petitions and applications Conducting case research Requesting legal and medical records Supporting client billing needs of attorneys and invoicing department accounts Calendaring and ensuring all case deadlines are met Managing and prioritizing high volume caseload Substantial direct client interaction Requirements : Fluency in Spanish required (written and oral) Two to five years prior experience as an immigration legal assistant or paralegal Bachelor’s or Associate degree or paralegal certificate preferred Excellent writing skills Computer literacy Exceptional organization and multitasking skills Ability to meet strict deadlines Strong attention to detail Ability to work independently, but function well within a team environment Salary and Benefits Starting salary range for this position is $29.00 - $35.00 per hour 100% Employer Paid monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision & life insurance 401k Employer Match Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Time This is a full-time, in-person position. Our office is in the heart of South King County and serves clients throughout the state. Our suburban location offers an easy commute and free parking. Our firm strides to provide a professional working environment and a healthy work-life balance. #J-18808-Ljbffr