Bilingual Immigration Paralegal

Job description:

Nwokocha & Operana Law Offices is seeking to hire a Bilingual Paralegal interested in joining our legal team. We are a fast-paced immigration firm dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. We value teamwork, professionalism, and compassion.

Ability to Commute:

• Minneapolis, MN 55401 (Required)

Work Location:

• In person (mandatory)

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the immigration field
• Full fluency in Spanish and English (speaking, reading, writing, and listening)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a close-knit team provides a challenging opportunity and an enjoyable workplace
• Ability to work within a team environment and work well under pressure, especially with deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a positive attitude
• Experience working with individuals from culturally and economically diverse backgrounds
• Prior customer service experience
• Requires occasional lifting up to and exceeding 20 pounds

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize web-based immigration case management systems and databases
• Review and assess client-provided documents and information to identify issues and proactively alert attorneys for strategic case planning
• Draft and manage immigration, family, and criminal petitions, ensuring compliance with internal timelines, checklists, and procedural standards
• Ensure all written and verbal communications with clients reflect a service-centered approach to legal representation
• Maintain electronic and physical client files
• Conduct research on immigration laws, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate and communicate with clients to collect required case documentation
• Provide clients with timely updates on case progress
• Maintain a friendly, professional, and positive demeanor in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Perform legal administrative duties, including calendar management, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, arranging appointments, as well as answering, screening, and routing incoming phone calls, and manage receipt of client payments
• Requires occasional lifting up to and exceeding 20 pounds

Additional Information:

• Compensation is commensurate with experience
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave
• Health and dental insurance and 401(k) plan available for eligible employees
• Retirement plan
• Bi-annual office retreat abroad

Job Type:

• Full-time

Schedule:

• 7.5-hour shift

At Nwokocha & Operana Law Offices we relentlessly pursue results for our clients. We strive to make Immigration Laws work for our clients. We work to develop an individual plan to meet each of our client’s needs.