The posting
A position at Patrick Long Law gives you the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated lawyer. Our multiple practice areas mean you will work in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environment with people who are passionate about the clients and meeting their needs.
Responsibilities:
· Perform intake of cases, troubleshooting and establishing case strategy.
· Analyze case documents and prepare applications (i.e. immigration applications for filing with the appropriate government agency.)
· Completing research and drafting petitions, and memos.
· Communicate regularly with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues, assisting with the review of cases.
· Review and approve client billing under supervision of supervising attorney.
· Monitor workload and production.
· Oversee status of cases through utilization of case management and billing systems. Run reports as needed.
· Work closely in team environment and provide updates while building knowledge of Firm and client processes.
· Identify ways to improve team productivity and office-wide projects
Requirements:
The candidate must:
- Have attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Handle confidential information and sensitive material
- Work well under pressure
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Familiar with word processor (Microsoft Office Word, Excel)
- Previous experience as a Paralegal and/immigration experience Preferred – willing to train the right candidate
Preferred education:
· Certification from an accredited paralegal education program, or
· Successful completion of at least one year at an accredited law school
Application process
Please submit your resume, a writing sample, and three (3) references as part of your initial application.
*Successful candidate will be required to complete a small project as part of the application process.



