About This Role
This immigration paralegal role focuses on managing complex family-based, humanitarian, and removal defense cases with precision and professionalism. It is not an entry-level position and suits a highly experienced paralegal who can handle deportation and complex immigration matters.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and file Motions to Change Venue, Motions to Continue, Bond packets and supporting evidence, Cancellation of Removal (42A, 42B, VAWA), Motions to Reopen/Reconsider
- Draft hardship declarations and evidence summaries
- Manage court deadlines and hearing preparation
- Communicate with EOIR, ICE, and detention facilities
- Handle defensive asylum cases
- Prepare and assemble all family and business based USCIS forms
- Prepare RFEs and NOIDs
- Organize supporting documentation and exhibits
- Conduct client intakes and follow-ups
- Maintain accurate case notes and document tracking
- Manage deadlines and workflow in case management system (Docketwise experience preferred)
- Ensure all filings meet firm quality standards
- Manage and organize immigration case files using legal case management systems, ensuring all documents are accurate, complete, and compliant with deadlines
- Draft, review, and file legal documents related to immigration law, including petitions, applications, affidavits, and correspondence
Requirements
- Paralegal experience with a strong background in immigration law
- Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Experience with legal administrative systems like iManage and Clio is highly desirable
- Strong writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence
- Keen proofreading abilities to ensure accuracy
- Exceptional interviewing skills combined with professional phone etiquette for client interactions
- Knowledge of legal procedures related to immigration cases
- Minimum 3 years immigration law experience
- Removal/Deportation experience strongly preferred
- Experience preparing EOIR filings
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work in-office
- French or Spanish (Required)
- Paralegal Certificate or Diploma (Required)
Nice to have:
- Fluency in Spanish OR French
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Application Process
- Answer the question: which state is job located?
About the Company
The Danquah Law Group is a fast-growing immigration law firm focused on complex family-based, humanitarian, and removal defense cases. They represent clients nationwide and are known for high-quality legal work, strong client advocacy, and a mission-driven approach to serving immigrant communities. People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.