Immigration Legal Assistant- Litigation - DMCA

Award-winning established immigration and nationality law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant ready to take on a challenge. We are looking for highly motivated, tenacious, and creative-thinking individuals committed to excellence. Team players ready to work and contribute to our mission and energized by a fast-paced environment in a dynamic field and firm will be a great fit. "DMCA: Building community one person, one family, one business at a time." If taking part in a mission like this sounds exciting to you, consider joining us.

This is a full-time, hourly paid position with pay to be determined by years of experience. Open to hybrid-remote work for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate would require minimal training and be able to work without guidance

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to perform a written assessment.

Duties:

- Utilize software to update and extract information

- Gather and review necessary client documents

- Prepare and complete applications and petitions under attorney supervision

- Communicate effectively with clients, staff, or outside agencies to resolve legal related issues

- Draft correspondence, edit, and file pleading with State and Federal courts

- Manage caseload and conduct research

- Respond to inquiries from current clients

- Ability to manage multiple projects under stress and strict deadlines

Job Requirements:

- Knowledge of family-based petitions and Removal Proceedings (42B, 42A, AOS, Asylum, Bonds)

- Experience with USCIS, EOIR, and criminal court

- Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail

- Bilingual: Fluent in both English & Spanish (speaking, reading and writing), required applicants will be tested for proficiency.

- Immigration Litigation Legal Assistant experience, required

- Administrative office experience preferred 1-2 years

Software: Microsoft Word, Excel Intermediate knowledge required

Microsoft Dynamics365, Sharepoint preferred but not required

In addition to personally rewarding work, DMCA offers a generous benefits plan which includes medical insurance, optional dental & vision at group rates, and employer-paid life and LTD plans. The firm also offers a 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions.