Do you want to work in a mission-centered environment where your work will have a positive life-changing impact on people’s lives? Do you enjoy working in a multicultural environment that values diversity and that celebrates different life experiences? Do you want to work in an office that is a supportive community that values both professional and personal excellence?

If so, you may be interested in working with us.

Pelton and Balducci, LLC is looking for an immigration paralegal to add to our team. Located in New Orleans’ Central Business District, we are a growing immigration and nationality law firm which handles employment-based, family-based, and humanitarian immigration cases, including removal defense.

A strong candidate must be enthusiastic, hard-working, dependable, punctual, professional, and detail-oriented. They must also be able to handle multiple responsibilities at once and have excellent communication skills. The candidate must be comfortable working in both English and Spanish. Further, it is crucial that candidates be comfortable working as a team.

Prior experience and / or education as an immigration paralegal is strongly preferred, but we may consider training the right person.

The position is in-person, 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday.

** If you are interested in applying, please submit your résumé and cover letter to Karla Rosas, at karla@peltonbalducci.com (please do not apply through the Work NOLA site). Applications submitted without a résumé or cover letter will not be considered. **

Requirements

·      Reliability and punctuality

·      Attention to detail

·      Ability to follow directions well

·      Ability to work as a team player

·      Ability to take initiative and to solve problems

·      Comfort working with people from a variety of backgrounds

·      Interest in working with people and an ability to make them feel respected and welcome

·      Interest in supporting and assisting clients as they seek resolution in their cases

·      Strong oral and written communication skills

·      Excellent organizational skills

·      Fluency in both oral and written Spanish

·      Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with learning new computer applications

·      Preferred qualities, but not required:

• Training and / or experience as a paralegal
• Prior experience in immigration law
• Additional language ability 
  

Duties

·      Managing a significant case load, multitasking, and skill at prioritizing among multiple responsibilities to support clients in completing immigration applications and compile supporting material

·      Active case management to ensure that clients progress with their cases and that deadlines are met

·      Drafting declarations with clients in English and in Spanish

·      Corresponding with clients on case developments / requirements in conformity to attorney instruction

·      Preparing filings for USCIS and the Immigration Court

·      Revising all material per the comments received in our two-attorney review process

·      Communicating with entities like USCIS, the Immigration Court, police departments, and clerks of court to request documents or information

·      Occasionally communicating financial account balances information to clients

·      Other tasks as the need arises

·      401(k)

·      Health Insurance

·      Paid holidays + 10 days vacation to start

·      5 days sick leave