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Paralegal

Employer
Latin American Association
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience and background
Closing date
Feb 26, 2022

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Job Title: Paralegal 

Department: Immigration Services 

Reports to: DOJ Accredited Representative or Staff Attorney 

Status: Full-Time/Salaried/Non-Exempt    

Position Purpose:  

The Latin American Association (LAA) seeks a talented legal professional to provide support and direct legal services for the organization’s immigration attorneys, DOJ representatives, and community members in the LAA’s Atlanta office. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Provide attorney support and services for program applicants 
  • Assist with follow-up appointments with clients to complete necessary forms and applications 
  • Assist with collection of supporting documentation 
  • Prepare applications and supporting evidence 
  • Manage client case files  
  • Document communications and filings in case management system 
  • Provide follow-up communication regarding correspondence from relevant agencies
  • Communicate with USCIS and other relevant agencies  
  • Provide translation services of client documentation where required 
  • Serve as interpreter for client interviews at USCIS 
  • Maintain client confidentiality at all times 

 Qualifications:  

  • Fluency in English AND Spanish REQUIRED (both written and spoken) - Knowledge of a third language a plus 
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred 
  • Experience as a paralegal, providing legal services and/or working in a legal setting  
  • Strong organizational skills and attentive to detail 
  • Ability to multitask and work in fast-paced environment 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written 
  • Strong analytical and writing skills 
  • Excellent computer skills and office administration skills 
  • Sensitive to needs of low-income and culturally diverse clientele 
  • Experience working with immigrant communities preferred  
  • Any other duties that may arise in carrying out the work 

Compensation: 

Salary commensurate with experience and background.   

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Learn more about the LAA at www.thelaa.org

Please submit resume to gkocerha@thelaa[dot]org

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