Job Description

About Us

Dynamic and growing Austin immigration firm seeks a highly organized, self-motivated, and dedicated individual to serve as our Asylum Paralegal. The Asylum Paralegal is a critical position as you will be handling clients whose very lives are at stake. The right candidate is detail-oriented, compassionate, a brilliant communicator, emotionally resilient, good working under pressure and with strict deadlines, and committed to the human rights of immigrants in the United States.

We are committed to creating a more just and humane America by helping immigrants win legal status, reunite their families, and become U.S. citizens. We are a nationally renowned firm and require an exceptionally high caliber of service and professionalism from all our staff. Our staff are invested in and aligned with our core values, which are:

1. Mission-driven: Everything we do is in service of our mission;

2. Equity-minded: We are all equally important members of the team - no one is better than anyone else, and we all learn from one another;

3. Collaborative self-starters: We are intrinsically motivated by this work and do not require close scrutiny or supervision to thrive, and we collaborate effectively in service of the mission;

4. Tenacious Advocacy: We do not give up on our mission even when it's challenging. Our work is difficult and we embrace the challenge as a means of becoming stronger and more effective advocates;

5. Continuous Improvement: We aim to constantly evolve and improve our systems, processes, learning, and collaboration as a means to more effectively and efficiently serve our mission.

We provide our staff with an opportunity of partial remote work, a fun and collaborative team, excellent support and supervision, a competitive salary and benefits package, and ample paid time off. In exchange, we demand professional excellence, focus, and flexibility from all of our team members, including the Paralegal Team.

Duties assigned to this position will include:

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation by preparing immigration court case files, exhibits, relief applications, waiver applications, statements, affidavits, and motions.
• Assemble case materials by collecting, organizing, and summarizing information, documents, reports, and evidence.
• Maintain calendar with hearing and interview dates and important deadlines;
• Help prepare clients for USCIS interviews and court hearings.
• Assist in completing asylum applications and auxiliary forms, including, but not limited to employment authorization (I-765); asylum (I-589); parole renewal (I-94); application for residency (I-485); and court motions, including motions to terminate, change venue, continue, and notice of filings.
• Spot potential problems and issues in each instance that may prevent applicant from receiving desired benefit. Identify potential solutions for identified issues and problems.
• Properly manage client appointments and professional duties to ensure thorough and professional representation of client interests.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure proper communication with clients, court personnel, and other parties.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Develop and maintain accurate case list and manage case files. Conduct appropriate file review to ensure that all case files are maintained appropriately as it pertains to professional service delivery.
• Travel to San Antonio EOIR and ICE offices and area detention centers, to deliver filings, conduct client interviews, obtain client signatures, assist clients with reporting requirements, etc.
• Perform other related duties and special projects, as requested.

Qualifications

• -Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• -Experience: Previous work experience with asylum seekers, refugees, asylees, and immigrant entrants.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

Ideally

• Strong computer literacy with knowledge of word processing and database applications.
• Ability to use standard office equipment in performing varied activities.
• Attention to detail.
• Respect for confidentiality.
• Strong English writing skills.

Special Requirements

• Covid vaccine required
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must complete motor vehicle record check.
• Background check required
• References required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible Schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Partial work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work location:

Hybrid. Office is in Austin, Texas

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