Paralegal

Conduct preliminary legal and factual research,including local and federal statutes, country conditions, and case law

Draft letters, pleadings, petitions, applications,motions, briefs, contracts, affidavits, declarations, and other legal documentsfor attorney review

Compile and organize evidence and supportingdocumentation

File documents with USCIS, the Department of State,NVC, EOIR, BIA, and other court systems as needed

Calendar& Deadline Management

Monitor and maintain the master calendar and attorneyschedules

Confirm deadlines, set reminders, and ensure allfilings and appearances are met on time

Verify client contact information is accurate for allscheduled appointments

Ensure timely responses to agency requests

Client& Case Management

Organize and maintain physical and electronic casefiles in compliance with firm procedures

Communicate with clients to gather information, providecase status updates, and draft correspondence including close letters

Confirm client appearances for court dates andscheduled appointments

Conduct periodic case status audits and submit caseinquiries to USCIS as needed

Maintain detailed case notes so team members can assistclients in your absence

Communication& Scheduling

Answer and direct telephone calls; respond to clientcommunications within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays)

Monitor and respond to shared email and personal workemail

Set out-of-office messages or forward calls to answeringservice when absent more than 24 hours

Schedule consultations, process payments, and setappointment reminders

Greet and assist walk-in clients; encourage scheduledappointments when possible

Administrative& Office Support

Assist with case intake, billing, and client managementsystems

Manage and maintain current client contact information

Conduct client and witness interviews, investigations,and summarize depositions and transcripts as needed

Support general clerical duties including filing,scanning, shredding, and record keeping

May supervise or provide guidance to support staff andstudent employees

Maintain professional development through seminars,workshops, and professional affiliations to stay current on immigration law

In-OfficeResponsibilities

Maintain a clean, welcoming reception area; greet allvisitors and offer refreshments

Keep coffee stations and mini fridges stocked; wipedown consultation tables between appointments

Ensure office supply inventory is monitored andrestocked as needed

Maintain organized physical files in alphabetical orderper firm filing procedures

Open and secure the office (lights on in the morning,doors locked at close)

Assist with vacuuming, dusting, and general upkeep ofpublic areas and personal workspace

Take out garbage and recycling as needed; supportteammates when additional help is needed

Eekhoff Law is an equal opportunity employer committed tobuilding a diverse and inclusive workplace.

High level of professionalism and discretion whenhandling sensitive information

Exceptional attention to detail with excellent grammar,punctuation, and spelling

Effective time management and the ability to prioritizein a deadline-driven environment

Proficient typing and computer skills; experience withlegal software preferred

Experience with scheduling, calendar management, andrecord keeping

Ability to work independently and collaborativelywithin a small team

Prior legal or administrative experience preferred

Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred

Vacation time accrual

Medical insurance (employee covered)

Company-matched IRA