
Paralegal
Farmer Enterprises • Austin, TX, US
Are you looking to be a part of something bigger than yourself and effect change on a local, national, and global scale? Our fast-paced Immigration Law Firm in Austin is looking to hire a detail-oriented, efficient, and goal-minded Paralegal to help accomplish that goal! We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. This position will assist with Business Immigration (ex. H2A, H2B, TN) visa petitions.
This position requires a combination of empathy, detail orientation, organization, and strong time-management skills. Our Paralegals play an integral role in creating memorable experiences for clients.
This position is full-time. Benefits include a hybrid work environment, paid holidays, paid time off, a gym reimbursement plan, health insurance coverage, and the option to participate in our retirement savings plan with employer match, once eligible.
If you are looking for a high-energy and positive team environment with lots of growth potential, then look no further.
- Serve as a first-line review for the legal work of assigned Legal Assistant(s) and provide substantive feedback before presentation to Associate Attorney for review
- Manage statuses of all filed applications and petitions and finalize documents after attorney review
- Provide legal and factual summaries of case issues and/or strategies for review by the assigned Associate Attorney
- Maintains contact with government agencies and escalates possible issues to Supervisory Paralegal or assigned Associate Attorney
- Draft petitions, applications, statements in support, and other immigration documents for attorney review
- Provide clients with clear and consistent case status updates
- Track time in case management software
- Assist in the training of Legal Assistants
- Other duties as assigned
- Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
- This is not an entry-level position. Minimum 1-year experience in a Paralegal role required
- Strong skills in attention to detail, time management, and customer service required
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team setting
- Working knowledge of MS Office and experience with case management software required
- Spanish communication, both written and oral, are strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or a paralegal certification with at least 2 years of relevant paralegal experience
- Legal experience in working with business-based and/or family immigration preferred
- Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
- Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Compensation
$21 - $25 hourly
Farmer Enterprises is a nationally recognized leader in workforce solutions, assisting employers across industries in navigating complex workforce, immigration, and compliance challenges. We are the parent company of Farmer Law PC, AW Labor Solutions, and Reliable Futures, enabling us to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end workforce services, all under one roof. At Farmer Enterprises, we pride ourselves on combining deep expertise with an enterprising spirit. Our team is known for its client-first attitude, collaborative culture, and dedication to continuous improvement. We are experiencing rapid growth and are seeking team members who are eager to grow with us.
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