Jia Law Group (JLG) is a full-service boutique law firm headquartered in New York City, with offices in California, Canada, Singapore, as well as China. We are seeking to hire a full-time paralegal to join our immigration litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on litigation experience and receive training in immigration practices under the guidance of our seasoned attorneys.
The immigration paralegal position offers exciting opportunities for professional growth in a highly collaborative environment. You will have the chance to develop strong client relationship management skills and become an integral part of our dynamic law firm. If you are passionate about immigration law and eager to contribute to a team that values excellence and innovation, we encourage you to apply. LLM candidates are welcome.
Job Description
- Respond to inquiries, conduct consultation with potential clients, assist with case in-taking, troubleshoot and establish case strategy
- Communicate regularly with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues, assist with case review, and oversee the status of cases through utilization of case management systems
- Work closely in a team environment and effectively communicate with partners, attorneys, and legal assistants
- Assist with preparing and drafting immigration applications/petitions
- Efficient and accurate translations from Chinese to English and vice versa when necessary
- Manage client database hygiene including update new contact information
Job Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Chinese and English to serve as a primary liaison among clients, attorneys, and other departments
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with a client-focused mindset
- Must be able to work independently with different personalities and temperaments in a fast paced environment
- Meet assigned deadlines and communicate any case progress and issues to supervisor
- Possess problem solving and multi-tasking skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in all tasks.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Benefits:
We provide a robust suite of benefits, including paid time off, floating holidays, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, affordable health insurance with dental and vision coverage, a health savings account, and flexible spending accounts to assist with dependent care and healthcare expenses. Additionally, we offer Teladoc for 24/7 access to doctors by phone or online video, a One Medical membership, HealthAdvocate support, online mental health therapy, commuter benefits, a fitness membership, and complimentary coffee and snacks.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Jia Law Group is an equal opportunity employer basing its hiring decisions on business needs and the best qualified candidates available. Jia Law Group does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, national origin or any other protected category. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.
For additional information about our firm please see www.jialawgroup.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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Work Location: In person