Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Starting $25/hr

Konare Law Paralegal

At Konare Law, we are dedicated to creating positive futures for clients facing immigration challenges. We focus on understanding each clients unique story while providing high-quality legal counsel. Our firm specializes in removal proceedings and cases involving USCIS, DOS, and DOL, leveraging extensive immigration law expertise and strong litigation skills.

What is a Konare Law Paralegal?

As a Paralegal at Konare Law, youll work closely with attorneys to support clients through their immigration journey. Youll manage casework, keep clients informed, and help prepare legal filings and trial materials. Every step of the way, youll play a vital role in helping clients feel supported and represented.

Responsibilities

• Keep cases organized by maintaining files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, documenting actions and client communications, updating the file database, and confirming case status with attorneys.
• Keep clients informed through regular contact and updates on case progress.
• Assist assigned attorneys with trial preparation.
  
• Maintain client confidence by safeguarding confidential client/attorney information.
• Attend all assigned client meetings, both in person and virtually.
• Track the status of client filings and ensure timely follow-up.
• Prepare and draft motions, routine correspondence, and filings with federal and state agencies; serve as a liaison to court personnel.
• Compile indexes, pleadings, exhibits, checklists, motions, and conduct legal research for litigation proceedings.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Active listening.
• Critical thinking.
• Complex problem solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Especially Word).
• Strong ability to multi-task effectively.
• Strong organization skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Strict adherence to legal confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidate should be motivated self-starter, who is able to work independently and communicate effectively with clients and their legal team.
• Candidate must have a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidate should possess a demonstrated history of excellence in their career, as well as a passion for serving clients.
• Candidate must have excellent customer service skills.
• Candidate should have the willingness to cross-train for other job functions.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors Degree with two years of legal experience or associate degree with three years of legal experience

• Certification: Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
• Experience: Two years of immigration experience and two years of customer service experience.

• Bilingual: English/Spanish, Portuguese (Preferred)

Working for Konare Law:

Join Our Vision, Experience the Benefits

Health & Wellness

• • Health Insurance: Weve got you covered! 90% of your premium is on us.
  • Vision & Dental: Your sight and smile matter. Enjoy 100% paid coverage.
  • Disability Coverage: Both short-term and long-term disability insurance are fully covered.

Financial Security & Growth

• • 401K Benefits: Thinking of the future? We match dollar for dollar up to 4%.

Nourish & Celebrate

• • Friday Lunches: End your week right! Lunch is on us every Friday.
  • Festive Holidays: At least 10 holiday days to rest and celebrate.
  • Fun Activities: Bond and enjoy with your colleagues throughout the year.

Legal Resources & Training

• • Comprehensive Libraries & Subscriptions: LexisNexis, AILA Library, Practice Law Institute (PLI), Law360, Best Practice, Master Series, PLI Wednesday, & Master Class
  • Exceptional In-House Training: Our training for Legal Assistants stands unmatched. We ensure youre always ahead in your field.

Additional Information:

Konare Law participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

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