Do you want a job where you can show up and make a difference in the world every day? Are you ready to join a dynamic, mission-driven company? At Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law (ALIL) we are dedicated to changing the lives of the Latino immigrant community through zealous advocacy, finding creative solutions and aggressive legal strategies.   Apply today to join our team and become a part of our mission! 

The detainee line paralegal plays a crucial role in providing legal support and assistance to individuals seeking immigration relief while in removal proceedings, such as but not limiting to seeking asylum in the United States. Working under the supervision of experienced removal defense experts, the paralegal is responsible for managing asylum cases, ensuring compliance with immigration laws, and supporting clients throughout the removal proceedings process. Duties encompass learning how to create and file various motions, applications, and other documentation. This person will need to work at a fast pace since some of our clients are in detention center. Their responsibilities are essential for ensuring that cases are handled effectively and in compliance with the law.

Key metrics include: Case load management, case completion time, documentation accuracy, legal research efficiency, case backlog management, collaboration, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, affidavits and other legal documents prepared.

Onsite Job based in Bogota - Barrio Santa Barbara. 

• Support in case/client interviews: whether it be setting up the interview, performing the interview, or revising the notes afterwards - each step is crucial to ensuring that we are accurately setting up the client’s story.
• Administrative tasks: organizing case files, ensuring all documents and forms are up to date, including managing case calendars, deadlines, and scheduling interviews.
• Client communication: maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates on their cases, including explaining the processes and requirements to the client in a clear and understandable manner.
• Translation and interpretation: providing language assistance, whether verbal to writing (vice versa).
• Continuing Education: stays informed about changes in immigration laws, regulations, and procedures through ongoing education and training.
• Confidentiality: maintain strict confidentiality of client information.
• Interfaces - Internal:
  
  • Constant communication with team members inside the Detainee Line Department.
• Interfaces - External:
  • Constant outside communication with clients.
  • Occasional outside communication with USCIS (government entity), OPLA, Immigration Court, Detainee facilities, ICE and others as well as any of the clients prior attorneys.

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 2+ years of professional experience.
• Proficiency in legal research, case management software, Microsoft office, and Google Office (sheets, etc).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Cultural sensitivity and empathy when working with clients.
• Knowledge of immigration law, and process specifically Asylum (preferred).
• Strong grasp of the English language, written.

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Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law is headquartered in Seattle, WA with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Texas. Our team of passionate and highly trained individuals are doing life changing work for immigrants to the United States. We are a client-focused, results-oriented firm specializing in humanitarian immigration - 360 VAWA, U Visa, and T Visa as well as post-deportation options. 

We are one of the fastest growing companies in America (#247 on Inc.5000), and our unique approach to cases has a proven success rate of over 90%. Our compensation and benefits are highly competitive, and we are always looking for people with a combination of grit and kindness, intelligence and empathy, and a desire to help improve people’s lives - if this sounds like you, we would love to meet you.