Overview
Bilingual Legal Assistant Jobs in Dallas, TX at Escoto Law, PLLC
The ideal candidate will ensure effective case management by preparing applications that will be filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the U.S. immigration courts, and other government agencies that adjudicate immigration cases. This individual will work under the supervision of an attorney and will communicate frequently with the clients in order to serve them adequately.
Responsibilities
- Prepare applications and corresponding packets for filings with USCIS, including I-130 petitions, I-485 adjustment of status, DACA, TPS, VAWA, U Visa, SIJS, asylum, I-601A waivers, I-212 waivers, etc.
- Prepare applications and corresponding packets for filings with the U.S. immigration courts, including asylum, withholding of removal, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, VAWA, voluntary departure, etc.
- Prepare applications and corresponding packets for filings with ICE, including requests for prosecutorial discretion and stays of removal
- Prepare applications and corresponding packets for filings with the U.S. Department of State, including applications for an immigrant visa, etc.
- Provide administrative support to attorneys
- Handle communication with clients and government agencies
Qualifications
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) – must be able to thoroughly and effectively communicate in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, and speaking in both languages
- Minimum one year of experience working for an immigration law firm or immigration non-profit organization (2+ years preferred)
- Familiarity with immigration law, legal procedures, and protocols
- Positive attitude, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Pay commensurate with experience
- 10 days of PTO accrued annually (ands rolls over to the following year if not used)
- Paid company holidays
- Bonuses may be paid for strong performance
- Opportunity for career advancement
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Immigration law: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Dallas, TX 75207 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dallas, TX 75207: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Bilingual Legal Assistant
Company: Escoto Law, PLLC
Location: Dallas, TX
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