Overview
Legal Writing Specialist Jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX at Porter Legal Group, PLLC
Job Summary
Porter Legal Group employs dedicated legal professionals who deliver solutions for complex immigration cases. We believe every client deserves the time, diligence, and attention necessary to achieve excellent results. At Porter Legal Group, a client will never be just another file. Our experienced professionals, legal knowledge, and commitment to our clients are what set us apart.
We are currently seeking a Legal Writing Specialist to join our court-based Immigration Department. This position is ideal for someone with strong legal writing, research, and organizational skills who can assist with the preparation of immigration court filings and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Position Responsibilities
The Legal Writing Specialist will be responsible for:
- Drafting, reviewing, and preparing immigration court filings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
- Conducting legal research and assisting with research related to immigration laws, regulations, case law, and court decisions.
- Assisting with developing persuasive legal arguments and written strategies for immigration court cases.
- Reviewing case facts and evidence to assist in identifying relevant legal issues and potential forms of relief.
- Assisting with the preparation of court-based cases and ensuring assigned documents are accurate, complete, and prepared timely.
- Managing assigned deadlines and ensuring all work is completed within required timeframes.
- Working closely with attorneys and paralegals to obtain necessary information and documentation for case preparation.
- Communicating with clients as needed to obtain information and documentation necessary for legal writing and case preparation.
- Maintaining detailed and accurate case notes and documentation.
- Collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and management to ensure cases are progressing appropriately.
- Handling additional tasks and responsibilities delegated by management.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of immigration law experience preferred, but not required.
- Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple cases, assignments, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently while also taking direction and feedback from attorneys and management.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to understand and analyze complex information.
- Knowledge of immigration law and immigration court procedures preferred.
- Prior experience preparing immigration court filings, motions, or briefs preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
Job Type
- Full-time
- Remote
- Must reside in the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) area
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
Title: Legal Writing Specialist
Company: Porter Legal Group, PLLC
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
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