FOIA Drafter Virtual Assistant

The United Firm, APC is looking for a Remote FOIA drafter Virtual Assistant to join our growing legal team. You will report directly to the Immigration Department. The FOIA Drafter Virtual Assistant has legal knowledge of immigration-related laws and can make reasoned decisions. Candidates must have a client-service attitude with excellent case management skills. We're looking for someone who possesses the knowledge of procedural requirements for different types of non-immigrant and immigrant visas. 

 

Responsibilities

• Analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing with the appropriate government agency
• Communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural and case processing issues, assisting with the review of cases
• Oversee the status of cases through the utilization of case management and billing systems.
• Follow internal intake procedures after a client retains our firm.
• Make regular updates to our case management system, including client information, case tracking information, and client communications
• Maintain hard copy files and documents to support all immigration activity on behalf of clients
• Ensure that clients are kept informed on the progress of their cases
• Assist attorneys and other team members in managing caseload
• Complete assignments and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisors

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• At least 1-2 years of Immigration Law experience
• Previous experience as a paralegal or in another legal field
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software

Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry. Apply now!