Sethi and Mazaheri LLC, a boutique immigration law firm with a strong commitment to social
justice, is seeking a full-time Paralegal/Case Coordinator. We are looking for someone
comfortable in a dynamic environment and can work well as part of a team in a fast-paced,
deadline-driven office. The ability to multitask and comfortably communicate with clients and
government agencies is important. Experience in an immigration law firm is required with talent
based (EB/O/P visa) familiarity preferred and the ideal candidate possessing a thorough
understanding of general immigration processes and how they interact/intersect.
General Duties:
In this role, you will collaborate with attorneys and staff in legal document preparation and be
responsible for communication with clients and contractors, as well as office administration
tasks, such as petition compilation and mailing. The specific duties in this role are dependent
upon the needs of the law firm and may be subject to change.
Specific Duties:
- Tracking and managing critical deadlines firmwide and providing oversight on case progress within docket areas;
- Coordinating with clients, contractors, and legal team to maintain deadlines and file cases in a timely manner;
- Maintaining and overseeing an active docket across practice areas, including family-based, consular, removal, employment-based, asylum, and other immigration case types;
- Providing initial review and feedback to paralegals and contractors on standard applications, including but not limited to, I-765s, I-131s, I-90s, FOIAs, etc.;
- Supervising individual work on cases to ensure that submissions meet the standards of the firm, including the review of final packets within certain areas of practice;
- Participating in case meetings with attorneys to determine case issues and plan case strategy;
- Communicating with clients, labor/management organizations, and contractors regularly;
- Performing client intake, including gathering supporting documents, completing forms, and preparing legal memos;
- Preparing and assembling petitions for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Embassies and Consulates, and Labor/Management organizations, and Federal courts, as needed; and,
- Administrative tasks, such as mailing, scanning, copying, calendaring deadlines, scheduling meetings, maintaining files, and other related duties.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years experience in an immigration law firm;
- Bachelor or Associate degree;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat programs;
- Strong proofreading skills;
- Demonstrable expertise in writing;
- Clear and effective communication skills; and,
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills, including attention to detail.
Qualities of an Ideal Candidate:
- Fluency in a second language;
- Prior experience with EB/O/P cases;
- Determined worker with attention to detail and the ability to multitask;
- Leadership skills and a team player attitude;
- Strong organizational and research skills; and,
- Experience and/or familiarity with art and entertainment.
What we offer:
- Medical insurance;
- Paid Time Off;
- Vacation;
- Retirement Plan;
- Transportation stipend;
- Opportunity for growth; and,
- A positive team environment that encourages employees to evolve and flourish in their role.
Contact: info@sethimaz.com
About Sethi and Mazaheri LLC
Sethi and Mazaheri LLC is composed of a group of lawyers with enthusiasm, empathy, and expertise. We are dedicated to helping people who are in need of getting or maintaining legal status in the United States and might otherwise be denied access to the country. We aim to provide our legal services with high quality, precision, and efficiency. Our lawyers can assist with all types of immigration legal affairs, including green cards, citizenship, asylum, talent and employment-based visas, and deportation and removal defense, among other personalized legal issues.