Bilingual Immigration Paralegal

Benefits:

Life Insurance

FSA Program

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

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.