Job Title
Virtual Immigration Paralegal
Company
Equivity, Inc.
Job Description
Are you a seasoned paralegal with experience in Immigration? Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for delivering impeccable service? Equivity, a pioneering name in providing specialized virtual assistance across the US, invites you to be a part of our dedicated team!Why Equivity?Comprehensive Benefits: We don’t just promise a job; we offer a great place to work. Enjoy medical, vision, and dental benefits along with sick days. In addition to an employee assistance program (EAP), take advantage of employee discounts, expense reimbursements, and an employee savings account.Growth Opportunities: Equivity stands out for its commitment to employee growth. Demonstrate consistent performance and dedication to working with our clients, and you may be eligible for pay increases in as little as three months! With us, every endeavor is an opportunity for recognition and growth.Position Overview:We are keen on welcoming a virtual paralegal who has:
- Knowledge of humanitarian matters such as asylum, SIJS, and VAWA.
- Knowledge of family-based immigration matters
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Experience with immigration software such as Docketwise
About EquivityEquivity provides virtual assistance to clients across the United States, with specialties in administrative, marketing, and paralegal support services. Equivity works closely with our clients to provide them with virtual paralegals who are experienced in their field and have successfully worked in a remote or virtual environment. Our rich portfolio possesses clients ranging from solo legal practitioners to multi-partner law firms across varied law specialties. Our virtual paralegals are not just employees; they are the pillars of our esteemed organization, working autonomously and fostering valued relationships with our clientele.You can expect to:
- Operate with significant independence.
- Be responsible for maintaining timely communication with clients between 9am – 6pm with a close responsiveness commitment.
- Experience the freedom and flexibility of working from the comfort of your home.
- The selected paralegal will come on board as a W-2 employee (not a 1099 independent contractor) for a minimum of 20 hours/week.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of recent experience working as an immigration paralegal, preferably handling humanitarian and family-based matters
- Experience preparing applications and supporting documentation
- Experience conducting legal research and drafting legal documents such as affidavits, declarations and memoranda
- Knowledge of filing applications with the USCIS and navigating the USCIS
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Expert proficiency utilizing all programs with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
- Advanced proficiency with Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Sheets
- Experience with immigration software such as DocketWise
- Experience providing administrative support, including scheduling appointments and hearings, and managing calendars and deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to handle management of cases and meet deadlines
- Availability to respond to requests within an hour during the hours of 9 AM – 6 PM, Monday – Friday
- Your own Windows PC/laptop and smartphone with broadband access to the Internet
- Quiet location in which to take phone calls
Equivity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Equivity is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Equivity are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national original, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender orientation, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Equivity will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Expected Salary
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Posting Date
Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:58:44 GMT