Paralegal

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High-level Paralegal in a humanitarian immigration law firm managing I-589 and EOIR 42-B filings with autonomy.

Responsibilities:

  • Learn requirements and be familiar with processes for I–589, EOIR 42-B, and other case types
  • Review intake, interview, and initial research notes to develop legal strategies for attorney review
  • Review and adjust case flow in response to immigration judges’ orders
  • Conduct thorough reviews of full court case files prior to preparing clients for court appearances, ensuring they understand their case and what to expect
  • Respond to client concerns and case escalations by identifying solutions or next steps
  • Clearly and respectfully communicate legal information to clients based on attorney guidance
  • Assist in developing and refining internal workflows, scripts, and training materials to improve consistency and efficiency across the Court team
  • Partner with other operations teams to provide strategic insight and additional thoughts on the case process
  • Upon request and where appropriate, help to handle overflow attorney tasks

Requirements:

  • Possesses excellent English and Spanish, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • High School diploma or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of court filing experience, with a minimum of 3 years in immigration court filings
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software including Dropbox, SharePoint or CRM
  • Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to solve problems independently or with the support of leadership
  • Ability to work as a team in a collaborative manner
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – including vacation, sick leave, and personal days, consistent with the local country’s requirements.
  • Paid Holidays – country‑specific public holidays.
  • Locally aligned health benefits – such as medical, dental, vision, disability, and other required national benefits aligned to local laws and norms.
  • Local payroll in native currency – with all taxes, social contributions, and statutory benefits automatically calculated and handled.
  • Retirement or pension contributions – based on each country’s legal and cultural standards.
  • Employee support and compliance protection – including access to local HR experts for questions about laws, culture, or benefits.