Immigration Court Paralegal

Abogado Ruiz Law Firm PLLC

Immigration Court Paralegal

Pearland, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Benefits/Perks

    Careers Advancement Opportunities

    Flexible Scheduling

    Competitive Compensation

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a highly motivated Immigration Court Paralegal to join our team. In this role, you will provide support to our immigration team and assist in Immigration Court Matters and other areas of immigration processes. Requires prior experience with immigration Court (detained and non-detained) in Houston and Texas and beyond! Paralegal must know about various forms of relief, including, Asylum; 42A/B; Bond, Habeas Corpus and Adjustment of Status (U-Visas, etc)by Judge. This position involves legal research, conducting client interviews, e-filing documents of EOIR portal, and assisting in overall immigration court preparation and other immigration visas and adjustment of status. The ideal candidate is punctual, hardworking and detail-oriented.

    Responsibilities

    Prepare case-specific Immigration Court motion and applications

    E-filing with EOIR and or USCIS, etc

    Collect and organize documents, including biographical info

    Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review

    Conduct legal research and investigation

    Provide general administrative support

    Communicate with clients and witnesses

    Prepare the attorney for court sessions and record important information

    Maintain and update documentation

    Assist with case preparation

    Qualifications

    Previous experience as an Immigration Paralegal

    Knowledge of USCIS forms and applications

    Certification or Associates Degree is a plus

    Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system

    Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Highly organized with document management experience

    Excellent research skills

    Comfortable Microsoft Office and case management software

    Ability to multitask and work well under pressure