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Immigration Senior Legal Assistant Jobs in Pasadena, CA at Law Office of Amira Al Alami, Inc.
Immigration Legal Assistant – Full-Time
Location: Pasadena, CA (On-site)
Pay: $28.00 – $33.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role:
The EOIR Clerk supports our attorneys and legal staff on matters before the Executive Office for Immigration Review. You will be responsible for preparing, assembling, and filing court submissions, tracking hearing calendars and filing deadlines, and maintaining accurate case records. This role requires someone who works accurately under deadline pressure and communicates clearly with both attorneys and clients.Our immigration law firm is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and bilingual (Spanish) Legal Assistant to support our attorneys with a diverse caseload. The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory experience, be fluent in Spanish, and be ready to take initiative in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be fluent in Spanish (written and verbal) – Required
- Must reside in Los Angeles County – Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in immigration legal services – Required (3 years preferred)
- Prior supervisory experience – Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution – Required
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Ability to understand and explain immigration legal concepts
- Strong communication skills and client-facing experience
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-volume environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor EOIR case status and communicate updates to the assigned attorney and legal team
- Prepare and review diverse immigration applications, including family-based petitions, consular process cases, and waivers
- Work closely with attorneys to identify strategic solutions
- Meet with clients to prepare case filings
- Draft and submit legal briefs, motions, and appeals
- Support and assist attorneys throughout the case lifecycle
- Provide quality control review on legal work and documentation
- Attend continuing legal education (CLE) as required
- Liaise with government agencies, outside counsel, and courts as needed
- Successfully pass a post-offer background check. Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- In-person only
Compensation and Benefits:
- Hourly Pay: $28.00 – $33.00/hour (based on experience)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) and Retirement Plan
- Paid Sick Leave and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts and Wellness Program
- Free On-Site Parking
- Monthly Attorney-Led Training Sessions
- Professional Development and Community Outreach Opportunities
- Referral Program
To Apply:
Please submit the following:
- Resume and Cover Letter
- Two (3) professional references
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Law Office of Amira Al-Alami, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 – $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Experience:
- Legal case management: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pasadena, CA 91101 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pasadena, CA 91101
Title: Immigration Senior Legal Assistant
Company: Law Office of Amira Al Alami, Inc.
Location: Pasadena, CA
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