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The Immigration Department of Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC in Kent, Washington seeks to hire a full-time bilingual Immigration Legal Assistant.  This position will provide administrative support to the attorneys and paralegals managing a high volume caseload of all types of immigration legal applications.  This position requires substantial direct client interaction.

 

Duties include:

Handle department phone calls forwarded from the receptionist

Schedule and confirm all attorney appointments and consultations

Track and enter all mail into department computer systems

Prepare client correspondence

Open, close, and manage all case files

Translation of client documents

Prepare client records and FOIA requests to state and federal courts and agencies

Prepare immigration forms and applications packages

 

Requirements:

Fluency in Spanish is required (written and oral);
Excellent writing skills;
Computer literacy;
Strong organization and attention to detail;
Ability to multitask and manage heavy case load;
Ability to meet strict deadlines;
Strong work ethic.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

1-2 years of prior experience as an immigration legal assistant is strongly preferred. 

 

We provide a friendly, professional workplace and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.  Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to bwalter@hiplawfirm.com.