Senior Immigration Paralegal – Bilingual preferred

Barringer Law Firm • Full-time • Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States • $70k - $80k / year • 1d ago

Location: Greenwood Village
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience

About Us

We are a well-established, mid-sized law firm with a strong reputation in immigration law. Our practice is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and personalized client service. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Immigration Paralegal to join our team and play a key role in managing complex immigration matters from intake through filing and adjudication.

This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has substantial experience handling a wide range of employment-based and family-based immigration cases.

Position Summary

The Senior Immigration Paralegal will work closely with attorneys, clients, and government agencies to prepare and manage immigration matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of immigration procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to independently manage a significant caseload.

Responsibilities

Manage a high-volume caseload of immigration matters from initiation through final resolution.
Prepare and file a variety of family-based and humanitarian immigration applications and petitions.
Draft forms, support letters, declarations, affidavits, and legal correspondence.
Gather, review, and organize supporting documentation for filings.
Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, document requests, and procedural requirements.
Monitor case deadlines and maintain accurate case management records.
Conduct legal and factual research as directed by attorneys.
Assist attorneys in preparing clients for interviews, hearings, and consultations.
Train and mentor junior paralegals and administrative staff as needed.
Ensure compliance with firm procedures and immigration filing requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years of immigration paralegal experience.
Strong knowledge of USCIS or EOIR, DOS, and related immigration processes.
Experience handling a broad range of immigration matters, including:
Family-Based Petitions
Adjustment of Status
Consular Processing
Naturalization and Citizenship
Humanitarian Applications (VAWA, U Visa, Asylum, T Visa preferred)
Removal Defense experience is a plus
Employment-Based Immigration experience is a plus
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred, but not required.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Paralegal certificate is a plus.

What We Offer

Competitive salary of $70,000 - $80,000
Health insurance contribution
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) and retirement benefits (if applicable)
Professional development opportunities
Supportive team environment
Long-term growth opportunities within a respected and growing law firm

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are committed to providing outstanding service to our clients and community.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

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