FOIA Drafter Virtual Assistant
The United Firm, APC is looking for a Remote FOIA drafter Virtual Assistant to join our growing legal team. You will report directly to the Immigration Department. The FOIA Drafter Virtual Assistant has legal knowledge of immigration-related laws and can make reasoned decisions. Candidates must have a client-service attitude with excellent case management skills. We're looking for someone who possesses the knowledge of procedural requirements for different types of non-immigrant and immigrant visas.
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 the status of cases through the utilization of case management and billing systems.
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 in managing caseload
Complete assignments and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisors
Qualifications
Bilingual in English and Spanish
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
Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry. Apply now!
The UJnited Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.
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 the status of cases through the utilization of case management and billing systems.
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 in managing caseload
Complete assignments and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisors
Qualifications
Bilingual in English and Spanish
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
Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry. Apply now!
The UJnited Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.