Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in preparing and filing family-based immigration petitions, such as I-130 petitions, adjustment of status applications, consular processing, and waivers (e.g., I-601, I-212).

• Support removal defense cases by preparing applications for relief, cancellation of removal, bonds, as well as motions to reopen or reconsider.

• Communicate with clients to gather information, provide case updates, and assist in drafting affidavits or declarations for family-based petitions and removal defense.

• Conduct research on immigration laws, policies, and country conditions to support family reunification and defense strategies.

• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all deadlines are met for USCIS, EOIR, and ICE submissions.

• Draft legal documents, correspondence, and supporting materials for family immigration and removal defense cases.

• Coordinate with clients, government agencies (e.g., USCIS, ICE), and consulates to ensure compliance with immigration requirements.

• Manage case tracking and calendaring to keep family immigration and removal defense cases on schedule.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as an immigration paralegal, with a focus on family immigration law and/or removal defense (preferred).

• Paralegal certificate or degree in paralegal studies (preferred but not required).

• Strong knowledge of family-based immigration processes (e.g., I-130, I-485, I-601, I-212) and removal defense procedures (e.g., asylum, cancellation of removal, stays of removal).

• Familiarity with USCIS, EOIR, and ICE processes and forms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and case management software.

• Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.

• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines in a high-stakes environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus, given our diverse client base in El Paso.

• A compassionate, client-focused attitude with a commitment to helping families and defending immigrants’ rights.