About This Role
The Immigration Paralegal will support a growing legal practice by managing immigration matters, preparing filings, and communicating with clients. The role also includes some criminal-defense work and administrative support. This flexible hybrid position is ideal for a dedicated, organized, and detail-oriented professional capable of working independently.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing and filing immigration petitions, applications, motions, briefs, and supporting documentation
- Prepare filings for matters before USCIS, EOIR, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and other government agencies
- Assist with asylum applications, family-based petitions, adjustment-of-status applications, employment authorization applications, and removal-defense matters
- Draft affidavits, declarations, cover letters, client correspondence, and other legal documents
- Gather, review, label, and organize supporting evidence and client documentation
- Communicate with clients in English and Spanish to obtain information, request documents, provide case updates, and explain filing requirements
- Maintain complete and accurate electronic case files
- Monitor filing deadlines, court hearings, biometrics appointments, interviews, and requests for evidence
- Prepare and submit electronic filings through EOIR ECAS and applicable USCIS systems
- Proofread filings for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with procedural requirements
- Conduct legal and factual research relating to immigration and criminal matters
- Assist with criminal-defense files, court scheduling, discovery organization, client communication, and related administrative tasks
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, government agencies, opposing counsel, interpreters, and other parties
- Work independently in a hybrid or remote environment while remaining responsive to the attorney and clients
- Provide additional legal and administrative support as needed
Requirements
- Fluency in both English and Spanish
- Familiarity with EOIR ECAS, USCIS online filing systems, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, electronic document management, and legal calendaring systems
- Familiarity with immigration forms, filing requirements, and court procedures
- Criminal-defense experience or a willingness to assist with criminal matters
- Strong legal writing, proofreading, document-preparation, and data-entry skills
- Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines without constant supervision
- Ability to work remotely while maintaining productivity, responsiveness, and confidentiality