Family/Removal Paralegal

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team and support attorneys working on removal defense and immigration litigation. We are looking for someone who is eager to grow and learn in a cutting-edge, diverse, and complex immigration law practice. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and time management skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently, and excellent attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is committed to advocating for immigrant communities.

Our firm is currently engaged in litigation on multiple fronts defending immigrants’ rights, by challenging the unlawful actions that threaten our clients. We are looking for individuals who want to join that fight now – when the need is most critical. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys handling removal defense and litigation before the Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal courts
• Communicate with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues, assisting with the review of cases
• Oversee the status of cases through utilization of case management and billing systems
• Prepare filings for Adjustment of Status, Asylum, Naturalization, and other administrative applications before the Department of Home Security (USCIS, CBP, ICE) and U.S Department of State, and defensive applications for relief before the Immigration Courts
• Follow internal intake procedures after client retains our firm

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years (or more) of Immigration Law paralegal experience strongly preferred
• Previous experience as a paralegal or paralegal certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
• Experience with Family-Based petitions, citizenship, Humanitarian, EOIR and other applications is significant plus
• Facility with learning software (case management, billing, Adobe, Word)

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage)
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Flexible Schedule and Hybrid working environment after introductory period

Salary

• $60,000 - $90,000