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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

Paralegal - Immigration Case Assistant

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Paralegal - Immigration Case Assistant The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

– Dallas, TX

About the role The United Firm is looking for a Paralegal - Immigration Case Assistant to join our growing legal team in Dallas. You will report directly to the Legal Department Supervisor. You will have a solid knowledge of immigration‑related laws and be able to make reasoned decisions. Candidates must have a client‑service attitude with excellent case‑management skills and a deep understanding of procedural requirements for different types of non‑immigrant and immigrant visas. This role will participate in all aspects of our Immigration practice, including managing client relationships, reviewing cases, analyzing and preparing petitions, and filing non‑immigrant petitions.

Responsibilities

Analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing with the appropriate government agency

Communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural and case‑processing issues, assisting with the review of cases

Oversee status of cases through utilization of case management and billing systems; run reports

Follow internal intake procedures after a client retains our firm

Make regular updates to our case management system including client information, case tracking information, and client communications

Maintain hard copy files and documents to support all immigration activity on behalf of clients

Ensure that clients are kept informed on the progress of their cases

Assist attorneys and other team members to manage caseload

Complete assignments and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisors

Qualifications

At least 1–2 years of immigration law experience

Previous experience as a paralegal or in another legal field

Experience with Family‑Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications

Experience with case‑management software

Benefits We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package that includes a 401(k) plan. Perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more. Come be a part of our growing firm and take advantage of career development opportunities with a focus on excellence in the legal industry.

Equal Employment Opportunity The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function & Industries

Legal

Law Practice

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