Immigration Paralegal

Law Office of Alex Galvez; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Los Angeles is seeking an EOIR Immigration Paralegal for a full-time position. This role involves assisting with family-based immigration matters and removal defense, requiring a strong background in immigration law. The ideal candidate will be fluent in both English and Spanish, have excellent writing skills, and demonstrate effective communication in a fast-paced office environment. Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a paralegal in immigration law.
• Ability to manage a full caseload effectively.
• Familiarity with legal research.

Responsibilities

• Assist with family-based immigration matters and removal defense.
• Support legal proceedings through research.
• Draft and review legal documents.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Spanish

Excellent writing skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Deadline-oriented

Customer service skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

eImmigrationAir

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an EOIR Immigration Paralegal to join our team!

**Responsibilities:
**

• Family based immigration matters including waivers and consular processing
• Removal defense matters, including but not limited to cancellation of removal and asylum
• Special immigrant VISAs, including SIJS, U, T, VAWA
• Conduct research to support legal proceedings
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
• Candidates should exhibit the ability to manage a full case load

**Qualifications:
**

• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Previous experience as a paralegal in immigration law
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Familiarity with legal research
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with people of different cultures
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent customer service skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Professional etiquette and appearance
• Must be a team player, be able to multitask, and work in a fast pace office environment
• Knowledge of eImmigrationAir (or comparable) software
• ALL APPLICATIONS WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Immigration law: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person