Criminal Paralegal

2 weeks ago


Miami Beach, United States GF IMMIGRATION LAW, PA Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

About us:
GF Immigration Law - Abogada Julia (GFI) is one of the largest humanitarian immigration law firms focusing predominantly in fighting for undocumented human trafficking victims and aiding them to obtain legal status in the US.


Mission driven and with a client-centered approach, GFI deploys cutting-edge technology with highly specialized legal skills, and a proprietary method to enable clients to obtain their legal status and pave a path to legal residency. As a fast-growing company, representing thousands of clients throughout the country, GFI continues its growth with the goal of making a difference for those that are exploited. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Work within the existing Records and FOIA department to be specialized in the intersection of criminal law & immigration law. 
  • Assisting the Supervisor and PL Team Lead to develop processes and procedures in the Records & FOIA department. 
  • Working with the U Visa/U Cert Team to identify qualifying criminal activity before Attorney Review. 
  • Working with the RFE Team to provide support in obtaining, analyzing, and organizing criminal and immigration history. 
  • Able to quickly analyze and review legal documents pertaining to assigned cases, such as FBI Background checks, FOIAs, Police Reports, Court Dispositions, etc.
  • Complete the review of each assigned case in a timely manner and submit them for attorney review.
  • Communicate efficiently with different team members and departments.
  • Provide feedback to other team members who worked on earlier stages of the case according to the company’s guidelines.
  • Actively participate in weekly meetings with the Team Leader and Supervisor, addressing issues and problems encountered during the case review and possible solutions
  • Other duties may be assigned
  • This role will likely evolve as the Records & FOIA team develops


Requirements and skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree, A.A. or A.S and Paralegal Certificate.
  • Minimum 2 years of Criminal Law Experience - preferred federal criminal.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with the team.
  • Ability to multitask. 
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Analytical and critical thinking.
  • Computer proficient (Microsoft Suite)Time Management Skills.
  • Experience with Lexis Nexis or other legal research software.
  • Adhere to the company’s policies and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Parking Garage
Location: In-Office Position
Schedule: 8 hours shift, Monday to Friday



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