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Why is This a Great Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and mission-driven professional to contribute to meaningful work in the field of immigration law. As an Immigration Paralegal, you will play a key role in helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate complex legal processes. This role offers the chance to develop deep expertise in immigration law, work closely with attorneys and clients, and support cases that have a real impact on people's lives. The organization offers a collaborative work environment, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to important legal outcomes

Job Description:

The Immigration Paralegal will provide essential legal and administrative support to attorneys handling a wide range of immigration matters. The ideal candidate will manage case files, communicate with clients, and ensure timely and accurate completion of legal forms and supporting documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file immigration petitions and applications, including family-based and employment-based petitions, naturalization, adjustment of status, asylum, DACA, TPS, and other immigration filings.

• Draft legal correspondence, affidavits, and declarations under attorney supervision.

• Collect and organize supporting documentation for filings, including personal identification, financial records, and employment documents.

• Communicate with clients to gather information, provide updates, and ensure all deadlines are met.

• Conduct basic legal and factual research related to immigration law.

• Track case statuses, monitor deadlines, and maintain up-to-date case files in digital and physical formats.

• Assist with responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and other case-related inquiries.

• Liaise with government agencies including USCIS, DOS, ICE, and EOIR as needed.

• Provide translation support and interpretation (if applicable and language skills allow).

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 2+ years of experience in immigration law as a paralegal or legal assistant.

• Strong working knowledge of immigration procedures and terminology.

• Proficient with immigration case management systems (e.g., INSZoom, LawLogix, or similar).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic document management systems.

Preferred:

• Bilingual or multilingual abilities (especially in Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, or other commonly spoken languages in the immigrant community).

• Experience supporting both affirmative (USCIS) and defensive (EOIR) immigration cases.

• Familiarity with employment-based immigration processes (H-1B, PERM, L-1, etc.) is a plus.

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