Paralegal

An immigration law firm specializing in U.S. and Israeli business and family immigration law in Tel Aviv is looking for a vibrant and dynamic individual to fill the full-time position of Paralegal, who will assist our attorneys in the preparation and submission of petitions and related tasks, including:

- Drafting professional and accurate applications for submission to U.S. Embassies and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services on behalf of clients.

- Managing a caseload with varying deadlines.

- Identifying legal and practical issues associated with each case and determining appropriate actions for each stage while considering proposed timelines.

- Corresponding professionally with a range of clients and effectively managing client expectations through phone and email communication.

- Overseeing all aspects of cases, along with performing various ad hoc duties as required.

- Writing legally accurate letters that summarize complex legal principles clearly.

- Creating and updating legal precedents for the firm, including immigration questionnaires, informative letters, and template support letters.

- Facilitating communication between the legal team and client teams.

- Obtaining necessary documentation from clients and meeting with them as needed.

- Managing client documentation to ensure all requested materials are provided.

- Completing various types of visa application forms.

- Preparing exhibits, petitions, and application packages for submission.

- Handling application filing fees and scheduling visa interviews.

- Maintaining and updating documents in our immigration case management system.

- Coordinating with outsourced suppliers and tracking expenses.

- Assisting with business development events (seminars, conferences).

- Updating social media platforms and the website.

- Occasionally performing light translations (Hebrew to English).

- Bilingual fluency in English and Hebrew is required.

General Requirements/Skills:

- Bachelor's degree.

- Highly detail-oriented.

- Ability to work independently.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to relate to and communicate with clients and individuals at all levels.

- Faultless spelling and grammar.

- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage tasks, with flexibility for occasional work outside of office hours.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

- Bachelor's degree in law.

- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a law firm.

- Prior experience in immigration law is a significant advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent