some benefits may be negotiable with salary position
Preferred Education:
2 Year Degree
Additional Information:
Hybrid/Remote is allowed.
Alpine Legal Services is looking for an immigration paralegal to join our team. The paralegal reports to the Immigration Attorney and the Executive Director at ALS.
Location: Glenwood Springs, hybrid, or will consider the right candidate for a remote paralegal. 20 hours per week, part time position, available now. Additional hours possible with the right candidate.
Responsibilities: assist immigration attorney with case management from beginning to end.
Humanitarian and Family Immigration Form preparation using USCIS form .pdfs
Legal research, keep up with relevant changes in immigration law that affect our work
Word Document drafting and digital file organization
Organization: bi-weekly case review with attorney; staff meetings bi-weekly
Meetings and communication with clients, attorneys, local authorities and agencies, and other professionals to discuss case details
Meets deadlines and completes projects promptly and competently
Must be able to work as a team, communicate early, and work independently, yet collaboratively. Requires excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, good judgement, and professional demeanor.
Qualifications:
Bilingual English/Spanish required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) required
Knowledge of standard operating equipment necessary (scan, email, computers)
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Ability to problem solve and prioritize projects
Strong attention to detail and good research skills
Colorado non-profit legal services organization with an immigration department. We also service family law, housing law, and seniors.
Our Mission: To advance justice in our community and improve lives through legal advocacy, outreach, and education.