Immigration Paralegal

Cohen, Tucker & Ades, P.C. • Full-time • New York City Metropolitan Area, US • $24 - $30 / hour • 5m ago

We are a boutique immigration practice looking to add a remote paralegal experienced in immigration law to our team. We offer an outstanding, team-oriented work environment, with opportunity for long-term growth. You will work on a range of immigration cases including removal/deportation defense, appeals, federal court litigation, family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, waivers, asylum, and naturalization. We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong initiative, ability to handle a high volume and diverse caseload, excellent writing and communication skills, superb attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multitask.

Responsibilities

Communicating with clients, performing intakes, collecting evidence and other documentation, and completing USCIS applications including applications for adjustment of status, cancellation of removal, asylum, waivers, and employment-based visas.
Providing clients with case updates.
Assisting our attorneys with file organization, case preparation including but not limited to, submissions to USCIS, U.S. Department of State, and Immigration Court.
Corresponding with various government and law enforcement agencies.
Drafting affidavits, personal statements, written pleadings, evidence submissions, and motions for attorney review.

Qualifications

High school diploma or higher;
5+ years experience working as a paralegal in a law firm or not-for-profit handling immigration matters;
Strong administrative, organizational, communication, and writing skills;
Experience using Microsoft Office/Google Office suite;
Able to take initiative and be comfortable asking questions when necessary to complete tasks correctly;
Ability to read, write, and speak a second language a plus;
Must be punctual, responsible, and reliable; and
Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

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