Hanis Irvine Prothero seeks to hire an Immigration Legal Assistant

Bilingual Immigration Legal Assistant
 
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

Hanis Irvine Prothero seeks to hire an Immigration Paralegal

Bilingual Immigration Paralegal
 
The Immigration Department of Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC in Kent, Washington seeks to hire a full-time Immigration Paralegal.  The paralegal will support the attorneys with the preparation and management of all types of immigration matters, including affirmative applications for immigration benefits and removal defense cases. The position requires substantial direct client interaction and exceptional organizational skills.
 
Duties include:
  • Drafting and editing immigration forms, client declarations, and support letters for USCIS, ICE, and Immigration Court
  • Preparing supporting documents and indexing and compiling evidence  to be submitted with petitions and applications;
  • Conducting case research
  • Requesting legal and medical records
  • Calendaring and ensuring all case deadlines are met
  • Managing and prioritizing high volume caseload
  • Substantial direct client interaction
Requirements:
• Fluency in Spanish (written and oral)
• Three years prior experience as an immigration legal assistant or paralegal.
• Excellent writing skills
• Computer literacy
• Exceptional organization and multitasking skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, but function well within a team environment
 
Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC provides a friendly, professional workplace and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.  Interested parties should email a cover letter and resume to bwalter@hiplawfirm.com

SKCBA Annual Holiday Party at Acme Bowl

 

December 8, 2013 – On December 2nd, the South King County Bar Association (SKCBA) hosted its annual Holiday Party at Acme Bowl. HIP’s very own Erik Olsen is the acting President of the SKCBA for the 2013-14 term and organized the event. Both the holiday party and the concurrent Seahawks’ game were Monday night successes!

bowling

Hanis Irvine Prothero Sponsors Kent Dancing With The Stars

October 26, 2013 – HANIS IRVINE PROTHERO was one of the sponsors for the Kent Parks Foundation fundraiser, Kent Dancing with the Stars.  Ten local “stars” were paired with a dance professional from Arthur Murray studios.  Over 200 guests attended this years event which raised several thousand dollars for the foundation.  To learn more about the event, go to http://www.kentreporter.com/community/229630251.html# and to learn more about the Kent Parks Foundation, go to www.kentparksfoundation.org.

Mark Prothero article on Racial Disparity published in Kent Reporter

 

October 19, 2013 – Hanis Irvine Prothero partner and criminal defense lawyer Mark Prothero had an article on racial disparity in the criminal justice system published in the Kent Reporter.  Here’s a link to the article:  http://www.kentreporter.com/opinion/228243421.html#