Experienced Bilingual Immigration Paralegal (Portuguese Preferred/Spanish OK)

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Bilingual Immigration Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. This role is ideal for an experienced professional fluent in Portuguese (preferred) or Spanish who is passionate about immigration law and eager to support clients through complex legal processes. The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing case files, conducting legal research, and assisting attorneys with a variety of immigration-related matters. Your energetic approach and strong organizational skills will help ensure smooth case progression and excellent client service. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal expertise within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Assist attorneys in preparing and filing immigration petitions, applications, and related documentation with government agencies
• Conduct thorough legal research across immigration law and other relevant areas such as family law, tribal law, or workers' compensation law as needed
• Manage case files using legal case management systems like Cerenade (eImmigration), or Clio ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to legal standards; proofread all filings before submission
• Interview clients in both Portuguese (preferred) or Spanish to gather necessary information and explain legal procedures clearly
• Draft correspondence, legal memos, affidavits, and other documents with precision and clarity
• Organize and maintain document management systems, ensuring efficient data entry, filing, and retrieval of case materials
• Support attorneys with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing deadlines, and coordinating meetings
• Conduct research using AI to support case strategies and stay updated on relevant laws and regulations
• Provide exceptional clerical support including transcription, phone etiquette, and organizational assistance to ensure smooth office operations

Skills

• Fluency in Portuguese (preferred) or Spanish; strong bilingual communication skills essential
• Extensive paralegal experience with a focus on immigration law; familiarity with other practice areas such as municipal/criminal law and family law is a plus
• Proficiency in legal research tools including AI; experience with document review and case management systems like Google Workspace is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of legal drafting, proofreading, transcription, contracts, and document management practices
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Effective interviewing skills to extract detailed information from clients in a sensitive manner
• Experience providing executive administrative support within a busy law office environment
• Demonstrated ability to perform legal research accurately while maintaining attention to detail
• Superior written communication skills for drafting clear legal documents and correspondence
• Professional phone etiquette combined with exceptional clerical experience including data entry, filing, and administrative support

Join us if you’re ready to leverage your bilingual skills in a rewarding environment where your expertise makes a real difference! The ideal candidate should be comfortable engaging with Latin-American clients and families, as they are bulk of our client base.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person