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Paralegal II
About the Company:
Castillo Immigration Law Firm is dedicated to representing individuals on issues dealing with immigration visas, green cards, adjustment of status, asylum, family, humanitarian and employment based, court defense, and other important immigration by guiding individuals and families through the nuances of immigration laws and procedures.
Position Summary:
Performs administrative and paralegal duties for attorneys or legal firms. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Assists with scheduling and client correspondence. Typically reports to an attorney.
Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 year prior immigration experience, preferably in family, employment and court based immigration
- Bilingual, English-Spanish Fluency, both oral and written
- Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations
- Excellent legal drafting, professional level writing, and reliable and consistent verbal skills with internal teams and external clients in both languages
- Strong and demonstrated interpersonal skills, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Experience with different types of Family based, Employment based, and court related cases.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Inszoom, Lawpay, google drive
- Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms
- Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
- Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
- Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner
- Reliable punctuality and attendance
- Must have the ability to lift, hold and move physical files
- Experience with different types of Family based, Employment based, and court related cases.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to sit for long periods of time and occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Benefits and Wages:
Commensurate with experience and background
The position will have paid time off
Full paid 8 Holidays and
Health and dental insurance
The position will have paid time off
Full paid 8 Holidays and
Health and dental insurance
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm,
FLSA and Employment Status:
Full time, hourly position
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to this link (add indeed) or through our website www.castillolawnc.com, or sending an email to mcastillo@castillolawnc.com
The Company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our clients and contributing to the financial success of the organization. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.
Immigration Legal Assistant/ Paralegal (Full Time or Part Time, Bilingual Spanish/English)
Job Description:
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Immigration Legal Assistant/ Paralegal
Qualifications:
Candidate must be an enthusiastic individual with ability to multi-task in a fastpaced environment; strong work ethic; prefer Spanish skills and/or international or immigration background; strong organizational, writing, communication skills; detail oriented; computer proficiency. Position requires significant client interaction and case responsibility.
Requirements:
Bachelor degree preferred, paralegal certificate or experience of 1 to 2 years as a paralegal/legal assistant, preferably in immigration law.
Benefits:
Benefits include full time salary commensurate with experience; licensure fees; and vacation time and some paid holidays.
Apply now:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to mcastillo@castillolawnc.com
Associate Attorney (Full Time, Bilingual Spanish/English):
Job Description:
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; strong work ethic; prefer Spanish skills and/or international or immigration background; strong organizational, writing, communication skills; detail oriented; computer proficiency. Position requires significant client interaction and case responsibility.
The Full-time Associate Attorney will primarily focus on humanitarian benefits such as asylum, VAWA, and U nonimmigrant status, family based and employment visas as well as consular processing of immigrant visas and removal defense. Come join a passionate and international team where we help members of our community to achieve the American dream, obtaining their legal status!
Please visit our website at www.castillolawnc.com to learn more about our law firm.
The Full-time Associate Attorney will primarily focus on humanitarian benefits such as asylum, VAWA, and U nonimmigrant status, family based and employment visas as well as consular processing of immigrant visas and removal defense. Come join a passionate and international team where we help members of our community to achieve the American dream, obtaining their legal status!
Please visit our website at www.castillolawnc.com to learn more about our law firm.
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess J.D. degree (or 2022 candidate) from an ABA-approved law school or LLM from an ABA-approved law school. Candidates must be a North Carolina bar member in good standing (or 2022 candidate) or any US Bar member. Candidates must have litigation experience in a real-world or academic/clinical setting and be bilingual in Spanish and English.
Requirements:
Must have litigation experience in a real-world or academic/clinical setting; Bilingual Spanish/English; Comfortable working collaboratively with other attorneys and support staff; Ability to multitask in a high-volume work environment; Reliable; Strong customer service, writing, and communication skills; Interest in social justice; Ability to advise and represent clients in emotionally charged situations.
Benefits:
Benefits include full time salary commensurate with experience; malpractice insurance & licensure fees; and vacation time and some paid holidays.
Apply now:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to mcastillo@castillolawnc.com
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Office Assistant, Receptionist (Full Time or Part Time, Bilingual Spanish/English)
Job Description:
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Office Assistant, Receptionist.
Qualifications:
Candidate must be an enthusiastic individual with ability to multi-task in a fastpaced environment; strong work ethic; prefer Spanish skills and/or international or immigration background; strong organizational, writing, communication skills; detail oriented; computer proficiency. Position requires significant client interaction and case responsibility.
Benefits:
Benefits include full time salary commensurate with experience; vacation time; and some paid holidays.
Apply now:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to mcastillo@castillolawnc.com
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