The Law Office of John M. Bray, PLLC · 6 hours ago
Immigration Paralegal / Office Manager
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelThe Law Office of John M. Bray, PLLC is a boutique law office focusing on immigration and related legal matters. They are seeking an Immigration Paralegal/Office Manager to support the firm's legal and business needs, including managing other paralegals, conducting legal research, and assisting with immigration applications and petitions.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Manage and supervise the work of other immigration paralegals and legal assistants (inc. virtual assistants)
Determine and update KPIs for office staff, as needed, in order to manage staff productivity
Assign new cases and monitor existing cases
Conduct legal research to support immigration proceedings (and occasionally, other practice areas, such as habeas cases)
Assist with the preparing immigration applications and petitions (e.g., I-589, I-485, EOIR-42B)
Investigate facts and gather documents to help in resolution of immigration cases (e.g., asylum, Cancellation of Removal, etc.)
Assist with drafting basic immigration court motions (and drafting responses, where applicable)
Record and store client information in practice management system (MyCase)
Answer phones and takes messages
Photocopies, faxes and daily document scanning
Daily processing of incoming mail
File documents in client files
Address envelops and FedEx packages
Process client payments. write receipts, and minor bookkeeping
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Previous experience as a paralegal or similar position in immigration or legal field
MUST speak Spanish (fluency will be evaluated at interview)
Compassion for immigrant clients is a prerequisite
Familiarity with MyCase, VOIP phones, and e-Filing
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Deadline and detail-oriented
Proactive personality and ability to resolve problems before they arise
Associates degree, Paralegal Certificate, or Bachelor's Degree in Literature, Journalism, Communication, or Latin American Studies
Preferred
Past experience in management role is highly preferred
Familiarity with ECAS and EOIR's I³ Web Portal is highly preferred
Benefits
Quarterly commission/bonuses in line with KPIs
Company
The Law Office of John M. Bray, PLLC
The Law Office of John M. Bray, PLLC, is a small law office in Dallas, Texas that focuses on immigration and criminal defense.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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