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Insight Global Immigration Project Assistant in Miami, Florida
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking an Immigration Project Assistant to support the Miami office of an AM 200 law firm. The ideal candidate has at least one year of immigration law experience, including familiarity with terminology and legal processes. This role requires candidates to be fully bilingual in both English and Spanish. This role is hybrid 3 days per week in the office and offers great benefits and solid compensation.
The daily responsibilities for this role include:
-Maintain process checklists and questionnaire
-Verifying that all documents save on external drive(s) are added to iManage for cases working on
-Filing simple and complex inquiries with government and USCIS as needed (i.e. processing times, change of address, rescheduling appointments, fixing major USCIS errors) involving either phone calls with high level officers or simple online inquiries
-Contact USCIS for clients to obtain ADIT stamps, emergency travel documents, or emergency expedite requests on their pending applications.
-Adding reminders to LLX from inquires of government agencies or USCIS, if any
-Submit Ombudsman inquires (for the entire department)
-Adding reminders to LLX on submitted Ombudsman
-Sending documents secure mail to clients
-Tracking all cases filed with UPS/FEDEX (ensuring delivery) emailing confirmation page to attorneys/paralegals (paralegal to forward to client)
-Catalog files in storage for immigration department
-Available for assistance on projects as needed
-Maintain public access files for H1B cases, when needed
-Assisting paralegals with the completion of forms and case
-Work on assigned cases directly with the assigned attorney (billing time as needed)
-Review filings printed from other offices (DC and NY) for quality and give to OFS for final scan and attorney review.
-Update LLX case summary or entering case notes on cases working on
-Verifying that all documents save on external drive(s) are added to iManage for cases working on
-Covers practice assistant when they are out and with overflow work
$45K to $60K per year annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefits are provided.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
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Skills and Requirements
-High school diploma or GED
-Minimum of 1 year working within an administrative immigration position
-Familiarity with legal documents and immigration terminology
-Bilingual in English and Spanish (speaking/writing)
-1 year of immigration experience within a law firm
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
-Typing speed of at least 50 wpm with a high rate of accuracy
-Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
-Excellent written and oral communication skills
-Strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely, with tact and professionalism, in every medium of communication (in person, telephone, e-mail)
-Ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision
-Excellent time management, organization, and multitasking skills
-Detail oriented; excellent proofreading skills
-Demonstrates excellent client service skills
-Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities and assist others when needed
-Ability to be reliable, flexible and adaptable in a variety of situations
-Able to work as a team with attorneys and staff
-Courteous and professional demeanor -Familiarity with LawLogics (LLX) program a plus null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.