Paralegal

Paralegal – Full Time

Eekhoff Law, Prof. LLC  |  Sioux Falls, SD

300 N. Dakota Ave., Suite 215, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Eekhoff Law is an established immigration law firm that has
proudly served the Sioux Falls community since 2014. We are dedicated to
guiding individuals, businesses, and families through the complexities of the
immigration process with compassion, expertise, and integrity. As our firm
continues to grow, we are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Paralegal
to join our team.

The Immigration Paralegal will develop and maintain support
for our attorneys by performing substantive legal work, including case
preparation and filing legal documents. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented,
highly organized, able to multitask under pressure, and committed to providing
exceptional support to clients and staff. This role involves heavy use of legal
software for research, document management, and electronic filing.

Case
& Document Preparation

•       Assist attorneys in preparing cases for interviews,
hearings, and court appearances

•       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 documents
for attorney review

•       Compile and organize evidence and supporting
documentation

•       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 attorney
schedules

•       Confirm deadlines, set reminders, and ensure all
filings and appearances are met on time

•       Verify client contact information is accurate for all
scheduled appointments

•       Ensure timely responses to agency requests

Client
& Case Management

•       Organize and maintain physical and electronic case
files in compliance with firm procedures

•       Communicate with clients to gather information, provide
case status updates, and draft correspondence including close letters

•       Confirm client appearances for court dates and
scheduled appointments

•       Conduct periodic case status audits and submit case
inquiries to USCIS as needed

•       Maintain detailed case notes so team members can assist
clients in your absence

Communication
& Scheduling

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

•       Monitor and respond to shared email and personal work
email

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

•       Schedule consultations, process payments, and set
appointment reminders

•       Greet and assist walk-in clients; encourage scheduled
appointments when possible

Administrative
& Office Support

•       Assist with case intake, billing, and client management
systems

•       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 and
student employees

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

In-Office
Responsibilities

•       Maintain a clean, welcoming reception area; greet all
visitors and offer refreshments

•       Keep coffee stations and mini fridges stocked; wipe
down consultation tables between appointments

•       Ensure office supply inventory is monitored and
restocked as needed

•       Maintain organized physical files in alphabetical order
per firm filing procedures

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

•       Assist with vacuuming, dusting, and general upkeep of
public areas and personal workspace

•       Take out garbage and recycling as needed; support
teammates when additional help is needed

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

Requirements

•       Strong written and verbal communication skills

•       High level of professionalism and discretion when
handling sensitive information

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

•       Effective time management and the ability to prioritize
in a deadline-driven environment

•       Proficient typing and computer skills; experience with
legal software preferred

•       Experience with scheduling, calendar management, and
record keeping

•       Ability to work independently and collaboratively
within a small team

•       Prior legal or administrative experience preferred

•       Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred

Benefits

Full-time | Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

•       Paid federal holidays

•       Vacation time accrual

•       Medical insurance (employee covered)

•       Company-matched IRA