RFE Cover letter Writer - Immigration BG required

Location: Virtual,None,None

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to grow your legal or technical writing skills?
Look no further! We are a rapidly expanding Immigration law firm looking for someone like you to help us draft legal brief responses to USCIS requests.

*** Only candidates with a background in legal or immigration matters and extensive experience in legal writing—such as cover letters, declarations, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), or Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs)—will be considered for this position.****

Position Overview 

The RFE Cover Letter Writer will responsibly and reliably draft legal cover letters in response to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) issued by USCIS. Throughout this process, the RFE Cover Letter Writer will review all available case materials, follow instructions drafted by attorneys, and communicate as necessary to draft high-level, professional legal writing. A strong attention to detail and experience with drafting and proofreading documents are characteristics of an ideal candidate. This candidate must be fluent in English, both speaking and writing.  

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities 

• Meet approved standards of guidelines and expectations for RFE written cover letters on a consistent basis  

• Meet approved standards of guidelines and expectations for RFE requested revisions (within 24 business hours) 

• Utilize a variety of materials to compose high-level legal arguments (including both original and supplemental declarations, letters of support, medical records, police reports, background checks, etc..)  

• Review and amend forms to cross-check for potential issues within a client’s case 

• Thoroughly proofread RFE drafted cover letters to ensure they are accurate, complete, and free of errors  

• Attend daily huddles with the Team Leads to obtain stylistic updates and share learnings  

• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned by management  

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 

• Possesses excellent English interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal  

• Prior understanding of all pertinent immigration case types (T-visa, U-Visa, Med DA, VAWA) 

• Strong computer literacy 

• Strong attention to detail  

• Highly motivated with a strong determination to help the underdog  

• Highly accountable and proactive with communication among the team and cross-functional partners  

• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to changes in a fast-paced environment  

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and time manage themselves 

Minimum Qualifications 

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required, with legal education or certification preferred 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software 

• 2 years experience in fields related to immigration law 

• 1 year experience in legal writing