Check on the official website of the state that the lawyer has a license.
Carefully read the contract (not a verbal answer) - is the participation of a lawyer in the interview included in the price? Are there deadlines for submission? (many people like to drag out the process) Are there deadlines for compiling all parts of the case? Is translation of documents included in the price? (usually not, but you'd better know about it in advance)
Agree on cost.
Never pay the entire cost at once. For any lawyer, it is divided into stages. Everything can change and you decide not to apply, for example.
Paralegal near me is a person who works for a lawyer but does not yet have a law degree or license. As a rule, exactly these people will be engaged in your business. The lawyer only checks and distributes the load.
A paralegal who has gained experience can begin to offer his services in preparing a case, bypassing a lawyer. He does not have the right to attend the interview, only the design of the case. Not sure if this activity is legal. But I don't see anything wrong with her. Provided that the person is literate and honest.