Immigration Paralegal - The Bebeni Law Firm P.C. : Job Details

Solo Immigration Practitioner Seeking Experienced and Bilingual Paralegal ($20-$30/hour)

About me / the Firm:

I'm a first-generation immigrant. I worked my way through school and after law school I built this practice from the ground up. I did this through hard work and am looking for someone like-minded.

We do deportation defense and family-based immigration. At this firm, we fight the good fight. We're tough with the government in court, diligent in our filings with USCIS, and we build professional relationships with the adjudicators that help grant our clients' cases. We're not dismissive to our clients. Although we do check their egos when they're disrespectful or unreasonable with their requests. We don't take frivolous cases just to make money and we definitely don't promise immigration relief that we know we can't obtain. This law firm will practice ethically as long as my name is on it.

We're in Astoria. Our office is an open-concept and you have your own desk and work area. It's in a modern building with security. The office is a block away from the R train.

What I need from you:

Fluently bilingual (Spanish-English) and experienced in immigration law. I don't have a set number of years of experience required but you must know all USCIS forms, what evidence must be submitted in support for each, how to prepare for filing, etc. You also need experience with EOIR filings such as E-28s, evidence packages, pleadings, etc.

You have to be proficient in Word, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Be responsible about your duties and assignments as well as deadlines. Must communicate professionally with clients and colleagues. You'll be in charge of answering the phone and scheduling consults. You must be just as diligent when you're at the office alone as when I'm there with you. I'm not looking to babysit anyone. If you're just doing this for a check or are burnt out with the industry, please don't apply. This firm is growing rapidly and the person that gets hired for this position will eventually manage other people as well as the whole office.

What I offer:

If we hire you, you'll start out at about 25/hours per week until I know you're on solid footing to handle all aspects of the practice. Hours will then increase but should not go over 40/hours per week regularly. My current office manager will train you before she leaves for the big government job that she deservedly earned. Eventually, I'd be open to letting you work from home a few times per month. We generally work 9-5ish but we can be a little flexible so you can come in later and stay a little later depending on the workday. Paid vacation is available.

This is a “I have your back – you have my back” type of place. If you take care of the firm and help it grow, I will also caretake to help you meet your professional goals. If you think you have most of these skills and meet most of these requirements (must be bilingual), drop me your resume and a cover letter telling me why this specific position makes sense for you in an email. The subject line should read as follows: “yourname_paralegal_position”.