Paralegal

We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.
Compensation:

$60,000 - $80,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions

• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits

• Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed

• Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews

• Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers

• Meet with clients and gather information needed to prepare and file documents for immigration filings.

• Help to prepare affidavits and petitions in support of cases.

• Create and file Motions and filings for deportation cases.

• Prepare forms in support of immigration cases using INS Zoom.

• Keep track of cases using MY CASE and Lawmatics.

• Correspond with clients about the status of their cases.

• Collect documents from clients in support of their removal cases

• Keep up to date on each case and adhere closely to deadlines and timelines.

• Prepare exhibit lists and documents in support of deportation cases.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting

• Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills

• Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired

• Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar

• Must be able to speak Spanish and English fluently.

About Company

Henner Law Group P.C. is an immigration law firm based in White Plains, New York.