Paralegal

Description

Job Title:      Paralegal

Job Family:   Legal Staff Support                          

Reports To:    Partner or Attorney

FLSA:           Non Exempt     

Summary: 

As a leading member of the team, functions as a team resource for internal staff and client.  Responsible for the quality of the team’s work.  Ensures deadlines are met. Works under general supervision of Attorney.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent must adhere to the Firm’s privacy and confidentiality policies and may be required to perform all or a combination of the following essential functions as determined by business necessity:

1. Case Work 

• Perform intake of cases.
• Troubleshoot and establish case strategy.
• Draft Petitions/Applications.
• File Petitions/Applications with government agency.

2. Client Support

• Communicate with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues. 
• Develop client management skills.
• Update and manage status reports and Notes Discussion Databases.
• Responsible for review and approval of client billing under supervision of Partner or Attorney.

3.  Administrative/Team Support

• Prioritize and assign cases.
• Monitor workload, production and workflow.
• Oversee status of cases through utilization of case management and billing systems.
• Train new team members.
• Identify ways to improve team productivity.
• May assist with office-wide projects.

4. Other duties as assigned  

• Contribute to the Firm’s overall initiative to consistently improve its image internally and externally.  Displays professionalism, quality service and a “positive” attitude to internal members and departments of the Firm as well as external clients and vendors via electronic and print correspondence, telephone and in person.

Competencies Required:

A.  Case Work

o        Possesses strong knowledge of procedural requirements for various types of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas.

o        Possesses strong knowledge of Firm and client processes.

o        Takes initiative to identify priorities and seek guidance, if needed.

o        Demonstrates attention to detail.

o        Drafts and files immigrant and non-immigrant petitions, including Outstanding Researcher and PERM.

o        Demonstrates high level of productivity.

o        Multitasks in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.

o        Achieves high level of productivity.

B. Client Relations

o        Focuses on client service.

o        Provides customer satisfaction.

C. Team Interaction

o        Assists with management of caseload with some degree of independence.

o        Demonstrates flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team.

o        Contributes to positive work environment.

Supervisory Requirements:

None.

Travel Requirements:

None.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

BS or BA Degree and generally has 3+ years of experience with the Firm or 5-8 years of experience in a senior level capacity with an immigration law firm, department, or corporate immigration function.

Typical Equipment:

Desktop and/or Personal Computer, various software, hardware and network equipment, Fragomen’s telephone and voicemail system. 

Physical Requirements:

None specifically.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP is committed to the spirit and letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. Typical equipment is listed as a basis of discussion for possible areas where accommodations may be needed.