Bilingual Immigration Paralegal

Who We Are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to serve clients and enjoy work/life balance. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Bailey & Galyen. As one of the leading consumer law firms, Bailey & Galyen is growing through our incredibly talented and diverse team members who are committed to total client satisfaction. At Bailey & Galyen, we cultivate an environment where all team members are provided with the resources and support needed to produce their best work.

Who We're Looking For

Bailey & Galyen is looking for a caring and highly motivated, Bilingual Immigration Paralegal to support Immigration attorneys in our Dallas, TX office.

Requires 3 years of current Immigration experience.

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

What You'll Be Doing

• Answer phones calls for potential and current clients
• Organize the files
• Draft forms in Immigrant Professional software program
• Prepare forms to review and sign with client and attorney
• Make copies of the reviewed and signed forms that will be mailed to USCIS
• Scan mailed copies and associate in Needles and Immigration Professional
• Sort and scan mail received from USCIS or NVC into Needles and client's file.
• Work with clients on drafting statements for court and USCIS cases
• Draft applications for relief in court, and prepare packets for court
• Notify clients of upcoming appointments with USCIS or any RFE (request for further evidence)
• Keep attorney informed of any RFE from USCIS
• Follow up with client on any documents or evidence needed before deadline date.
• Call USCIS customer service number to check status on applications that are passed the processing time
• Call NVC (NATIONAL VISA CENTER) to check status on case.
• Close file in Needles and LMS
• Notarize documents, if Notary.

What We'll Bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, service and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Generous paid holidays, paid sick time and vacation
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, eldercare, and more
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k
• Bonuses

Belonging at Bailey & Galyen

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace and celebrate diverse perspectives and value unique individual contributions and experiences. We believe each team member has an important role in the ongoing success of the firm. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. We foster a culture of belonging, mutual respect, teamwork and empowerment.

Bailey & Galyen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person