Immigration Paralegal Jobs

Who we are:

Our premiere criminal defense, immigration, and family law firm is looking to immediately add an Immigration Paralegal to our team of legal professionals. We are a top-rated and rapidly expanding law firm and are interested in a candidate who is dedicated, reliable, and looking to grow within the practice. Our main office is located near City Hall in downtown Manhattan, NYC, and we have a satellite office in Brooklyn, NY. Our law firm operates as a team, with each member bringing their individual strengths and experiences to provide our clients with top-quality representation, no matter what they face. Customer service is of the utmost importance and we believe that the personal attention we give to each of our client's cases helps to ensure solutions tailored to their unique needs. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to excel in an energetic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Showcasing excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Communicating with clients, completing USCIS applications including Asylum, Work Authorization, Adjustment of Status, Cancellation of Removal, and providing clients with case status updates
• Familiarizing yourself with various apps and software to better serve our clients
• Deescalating stressful situations and providing an excellent client
• Working independently, prioritizing, and multitasking as necessary
• Preparing legal documents including affidavits, briefs, and motions
• Providing high-quality support to our legal staff through case preparation, file organization and maintaining an accurate database of past and current motions, as well as assisting other team members as necessary

What We Offer:

• Discretionary performance based year-end bonus
• Paid maternity/ parental leave
• Unlimited potential for growth
• Paid time off
• Health benefits
• Excellent pay, commensurate with experience
• Billable Hours Bonus Program
• Paid sick days
• Highly collaborative and close-knit work environment
• 401K with discretionary matching

What We Require:

• Cover letter highlighting your skillset
• Up-to-date resume complete with relevant experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the USA
• Bilingual preferred
• 1+ years of experience as an Immigration Paralegal
• Salary requirements

Applications that are not complete will not be reviewed. Please do not call the office to follow up on your application. We will reach out to you if we believe that you are the right fit for the team.

Pay: $17.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• Paid sick time
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person