Immigration Legal Assistant
Sanabria & Associates - Silver Spring, MD
$18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Sanabria & Associates, PLLC is a rapidly growing law firm with offices in Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Florida. We are looking for an eager to work individual with drive and passion to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing filings for Maryland Circuit Court and in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia.
- E-filing in Maryland and D.C.
- Preparing and filing applications with USCIS, including but not limited to: special immigrant petitions, adjustment of status, asylum applications, work permit applications.
- Preparing and filing applications with the Immigration Court, with high emphasis on asylum and cancellation of removal applications.
- Submitting supplemental evidence filings with EOIR in advance of Individual/Merits Hearings.
- Completing affidavits with clients.
- Drafting motions for filing with the Immigration Court.
- Proactively communicating with clients to answer questions and provide status updates.
- Complete and file form I-360 with USCIS.
Skills and Experience:
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Familiarity with the Immigration Court and USCIS procedures
- Familiarity with state proceedings
- Familiarity with service of process in state court
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Works well under pressure
- Experience using Microsoft Office
- Experience using Docketwise software is a bonus
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- 5 Sick Days
- Paid Birthday Off
- Paid Anniversary Off
- Paid Gym Membership
- Paid Parking
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Immigration Legal Assistant: 1+ years (Required)
Additional Compensation:
- Bonuses available
- Mileage and work-related expenses reimbursement
- Employee/client referral program
- Vehicle allowance program
Experience:
- Immigration: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Work Location:
- Chillum, MD 2441 Chillum Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782