Immigration Paralegal

Law Office of Susanna Litwack • Part-time • Remote (United States) • $25 - $30 / hour • 2d ago

Law Offices of Susanna Litwack is a dedicated immigration law firm committed to providing compassionate and expert legal services to individuals and families. We specialize in family-based immigration and removal defense, and we pride ourselves on our client-centered approach and collaborative team environment. We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional to join our growing, fully remote team.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Remote Immigration Paralegal to manage a caseload of family-based and removal defense cases. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of hands-on experience, a meticulous approach to case preparation, and a genuine passion for helping clients navigate the complex U.S. immigration system. You will be a key member of our team, responsible for case management from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and file a wide range of family-based petitions and applications with USCIS, including but not limited to: Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), Form I-485 (Application to Adjust Status), Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence), consular processing applications (DS-260), waivers, and naturalization applications (N-400). Experience with humanitarian petitions such as U Visas or VAWA also a plus!
Prepare and file applications for relief and other motions with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), including applications for Asylum, Cancellation of Removal (EOIR-42A/42B), and supporting evidence.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing case status updates, gathering necessary documentation, and answering questions with empathy and professionalism.
Maintain highly organized and accurate digital case files.
Proactively monitor case deadlines, including priority dates, visa expiration dates, and court filing deadlines.
Draft correspondence, affidavits, and other legal documents for attorney review.
Conduct legal and factual research as needed for case preparation.

Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience as an immigration paralegal.
Proven experience in preparing and filing both affirmative family-based cases with USCIS and defensive applications with EOIR.
Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills are a must.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage a significant caseload efficiently and meet strict deadlines.
High degree of professionalism and a strong commitment to client confidentiality.
Proficiency with legal technology, including Dropbox, Trello, etc.
Must be a self-starter, capable of working independently and productively in a remote setting.
Must be available to work during standard Pacific Time business hours.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or English and Armenian is a significant plus.
A bachelor’s degree or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is highly desirable but definitely not necessary

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

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