Paralegal - Immigration

HEALTH & RETIREMENT BENEFITS REMOTE WORK AVAILABLE GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF

Do you want to work on immigration cases where you get to be a key part of making a massive positive impact on people, families and businesses? You could be our next Paralegal

Are you an experienced immigration paralegal who can hit the ground running? Bilingual (Spanish), highly preferred. We are an entrepreneurial, close-knit immigration law firm that is on track for aggressive growth, and we need an experienced bilingual business immigration paralegal to join our team You will work with our amazing team of high achievers to help clients – individuals, families and businesses.

Our core values are Respect, Integrity, Authenticity, Compassion, Teamwork, Success, and Connection. We know that adhering to these core values when we interact with one another, with clients and with the community brings out the very best in us. We are known for outstanding service and strategy that leads to success for clients, and therefore, success for us as a team.

If these statements appeal to you, then you may be the perfect fit:

• You have superb attention to detail and draft and submit error-free forms for review.
• You have at least 2 years of experience in business immigration law.
• You believe that technology is your best friend and can navigate the full suite of all and any software deployed by our firm and are not afraid when we change to something new and better.
• You’re professional and your middle name is “No Drama.”
• You are an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly.
• You see an opportunity for an organization where other people see a mess.
• You understand that sometimes it’s OK to leave a message, but sometimes you gotta keep trying until you speak to a person.
• You smile when you answer the phone.
• You do not think scanning and copying are “beneath you” and see it as an essential part of this position.
• You can work independently and confidently manage a large caseload.
• You are a people person and can talk to anyone with ease.

We love to help people learn and grow. The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with minimal hand-holding.

This is a full-time position that where you are expected to manage a caseload. Initial employment compensation will be based your experience, with opportunities for increases after that. There is an opportunity for bonus compensation for those who can demonstrate their profitability.

Initial employment compensation will be based on your experience, with opportunities for increases after that. There is an opportunity for bonus compensation for those who can demonstrate their profitability. If this exciting opportunity appeals to you, please follow the instructions listed below. 

Benefits:

• IRA matching
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Federal Holidays off/paid
• Schedule: Hybrid work schedule - Monday to Friday - in-office at least 3 days per week.
• Travel requirement: No travel
• Ability to Relocate: Virginia Beach, VA 23454: Relocate before starting work (Required)
• Work Location: In person at least 3 days per week and maybe more depending on deadlines

$20 - $25 hourly

• Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
• Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed

• Communicate with clients effectively and lead them through the steps of our process, including gathering information and documents and daily communication
• Initiate cases and draft applications and support letters and motions for attorney review

• Talented communicator and writer
• Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
• Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills

• Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred
• At least 2 years business immigration experience
• Extremely comfortable with technology

Gardner & Mendoza is more than a legal practice; it is an energizing catalyst for positive transformation in the realm of immigration law. Our entrepreneurial spirit and tight-knit team ethos drive our exemplary legal services, delivered with a personal touch.

Our firm stands tall on a foundation of core values: Respect, Integrity, Authenticity, Compassion, Teamwork, Success, and Connection. At Gardner & Mendoza, you'll find warmth and openness in our workplace culture, promoting a harmonious and effective environment that translates to success for our clients—and for our team as a whole.

At Gardner & Mendoza, your work is more than a job—it's a calling that resonates deeply, where every achievement contributes to a larger story of community and possibility.