HAITIAN-CREOLE & ENGLISH Speaking Immigration Legal Assistant

Haitian-Creole and English Speaking Immigration Legal Assistant/Paralegal

We are an immigration law firm looking for a self motivated experienced Immigration Legal Assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communication with clients
• Prepare forms/packets to be filed with USCIS and Immigration Court
• Administratively support trials
• Locate and develop case relevant information
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Collect and process payment from clients
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars

Skills

• Must be fluent in Haitian-Creole and English
• Spanish fluency is a major plus (but not required)
• Working experience an immigration legal assistant or paralegal required
• Familiarity with immigration law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system (preferred)
• Computer literacy
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure

Job Type: Full-time

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In-Person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person