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Current Available Positions

Immigration Attorney (Employment – Based)

Please email your resume to info@pwscottlaw.com

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise, manage and lead a team of paralegals in preparing petitions/applications for various NIV and IV immigration cases, including: temporary work visas (H-1B, L, E-1/2, EN O-1, J); I-140 (EB-1, 2, 3, including national interest waivers); I-485, including consular processing; applications for employment authorization documents; travel documents; replacement I-94; I-90
• Research law, procedure and keep track of immigration law updates
• Supervise client intakes, client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices
• Coordination of RFE deadlines and other calendars, along with advising corporate clients
• Draft supporting letters, RFE responses and client correspondence
• Representing clients before the Federal Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals and Federal Circuit Courts
• Advising clients on immigration matters
• Case management and general legal duties related to effective client representation

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must have graduated from an ABA accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the state bar of Louisiana
• Should possess strong academics, excellent writing skills and be comfortable with public speaking in the courtroom.
• This position requires attention to detail, effective multitasking, communication skills, and execution of duties with professionalism.
• Ability to speak Spanish or any other language is highly preferred.
• The ideal candidate should have prior immigration experience of 2 – 5 years. Candidates with some experience gained through previous employment or law school clinic in immigration law, including removal, asylum, family, and employment-based petitions and consular processing are encouraged to apply.

Immigration Paralegal (Employment-based)

Please email your resume to info@pwscottlaw.com

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare petitions/applications for various NIV and IV immigration cases, including: temporary work visas (H-1B, L, E-1/2, EN O-1, J); I-140 (EB-1, 2, 3, including national interest waivers); I-485, including consular processing; applications for employment authorization documents; travel documents; replacement I-94; I-90 independently under the supervision of an attorney.
• Assemble and prepare immigration applications and petitions for filing for attorney review
• Prepare declarations, draft and analyze legal documents and forms
• Collect and manage data and documents
• Communication regularly with clients regarding procedural and case processing.
• Assist attorney with researching law, procedure and keeping track of immigration law updates
• Independently handle client intakes, client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices under the supervision of an attorney
• Assist attorney with coordination of RFE deadlines and other calendars
• Prepare supporting letters, RFE responses and client correspondence for filing for attorney review
• Case management
• Skills and Qualifications:
• 2 – 5 years of experience as a paralegal within immigration law
• Experience specifically within business immigration law
• Strong preference for experience with PERM and H-1B case matters
• Strong organization and time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening
• This position requires attention to detail, effective multitasking, communication skills, and execution of duties with professionalism.

Immigration Attorney – Associate

Please email your resume to info@pwscottlaw.com

The Scott Law Firm, LLC is seeking to hire an Associate Immigration Attorney to join the firm's thriving immigration law practice. This position will be on-site with the ability to work remotely.

Duties include extensive legal research and legal writing, representing clients before the Federal Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals and United States and Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) advising clients on immigration matters, case management, and general legal duties related to effective client representation.

Skills and Qualifications: You will be working in a team oriented environment. Bring a positive attitude and a willingness to grow and learn new skills. You must be organized and detail oriented.

The position requires attention to detail, effective multitasking, communication skills, and execution of duties with professionalism. Ability to speak Spanish or any other language is not required, but preferred.

The ideal candidate should have prior immigration experience of 2 - 5 years.

Must have graduated from an ABA accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the candidates state bar.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) and 401(k) match
• Paid time off

Bilingual Legal Receptionist/Admin Assistant

Job description

We are a full-service Immigration, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law Firm based in Baton Rouge, LA, seeking to hire an experienced full-time Legal Receptionist/Administrative Assistant- Bilingual (English/Spanish) to answer and direct incoming calls, provide administrative support work, distribute incoming/outgoing mail and process payments.

Please email your resume to info@pwscottlaw.com.

To ensure success as a Legal Receptionist/Administrative Assistant at our firm, you should exhibit excellent communication skills, and competency in general office administration. Outstanding Legal Receptionists are polished professionals who create a positive first impression as the gatekeepers of our firm.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Observing business etiquette and maintain a professional appearance
• Answering, screening and forwarding calls in a professional manner while maintaining first time resolution requirements
• Warmly welcoming clients/visitors upon arrival and directing to appropriate person within the office
• Preparing meeting rooms and providing refreshments to clients/visitors
• Schedule and confirm appointments to minimize no shows and assist with rescheduling if needed in an effort to maintain an accurate calendar for our team
• Receive, sort and distribute mail, faxes and deliveries to indented team members
• Processing client payments with great detail and accurately adding information into the case management platform as well as updating the accounting team.
• Replenishing office supplies daily and responsible for supply orders for the firm
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk.
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing
• Other tasks and duties as assigned from time to time

Education, Experience and Skills:

**Must Speak Spanish and English**

• High School or equivalent and related experience and/or training
• Top notch client-centered approach towards diagnosing and proposing solutions to day to day workflow scenarios
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Prior experience as a legal receptionist will be advantageous
• Proven work experience in a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
• Professional appearance
• Interact effectively and professionally with all attorneys, administration, staff, clients, vendors and other outside parties
• Attention to detail
• Able to use judgement to make sound, justifiable recommendations and to know when and to whom to escalate issues
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse environment

Salary DOE

Hours: 8:15am - 6pm Monday - Thursday; 8:15am - 5pm Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Bilingual Legal Assistant/Paralegal

The Scott Law Firm is a full-service Immigration, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury law firm based in Baton Rouge, LA, seeking to hire a full-time Immigration Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Please email your resume to info@pwscottlaw.com .

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Bilingual in Spanish (ability to read, write and speak Spanish fluently)
• Energetic client service focused approach to all responsibilities
• Complete preliminary review of case to determine next steps, calendar any time sensitive deadlines/tasks and prepare for review with attorney
• Draft forms, correspondence, translations and prepare immigration packets for attorney review prior to being sent to proper immigration agency
• Maintain regular communication with clients informing on progression of case as well as manage client expectations regarding communication intervals, case timeframes and deadlines throughout the case
• Monitor deadlines and proactively communicate regularly with attorney regarding upcoming deadlines/tasks
• Provide clients with information regarding outstanding fees owed and government filing fees
• Maintain client electronic files in an organized manner
• Perform administrative duties (attorney calendar, calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, keep time in case management software, etc.)
• Other tasks and duties as assigned from time to time

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Paralegal, associate’s degree or other relevant certification (preferred not required)
• Experience of 1 year working for an immigration law firm (preferred not required)
• Applicable knowledge of how to draft and prepare correspondence, forms and filings
• Extensive computer and database expertise such as working within a case management program and ability to learn and adjust to new technology and procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Google Drive
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information
• Interact effectively and professionally with all attorneys, administration, team, clients, vendors and other outside parties
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organization and project management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Able to make sound, justifiable recommendations as well as know when and whom to escalate issues
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• Identify work needs to be done and carry out typical job functions with minimal direct supervision
• Prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse environment.

Salary: DOE