Immigration Paralegal

Cohen, Tucker & Ades, P.C.; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Cohen, Tucker & Ades, P.C. is seeking a paralegal with immigration law experience to join our growing team in New York.

You will handle a range of immigration matters, including family- and employment-based petitions, waivers, asylum, and naturalization, with emphasis on accuracy and client communication. You will manage intakes, prepare USCIS filings, updates to clients, and support attorneys with case organization and filings to USCIS, DOS, and the Immigration Court.

Formación

• High school diploma required.
• 5+ years experience as paralegal in immigration matters.
• Strong administrative, organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office/Google Office suite.
• Able to take initiative and ask questions when needed to complete tasks.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish.
• Must be punctual, responsible, and reliable.
• Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Communicating with clients, performing intakes, collecting evidence and other documentation;
• Completing USCIS applications including adjustment of status, cancellation of removal, asylum, waivers, and employment-based visas;
• Providing clients with case updates;
• Assisting attorneys with file organization and case preparation including submissions to USCIS, DOS, and Immigration Court;
• Corresponding with government and law enforcement agencies;
• Drafting affidavits, personal statements, written pleadings, evidence submissions, and motions for attorney review.

Conocimientos

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Communication

Spanish speaking

Initiative

Multitasking

Educación

High school diploma

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Descripción del empleo

We are a growing immigration practice looking to add a 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 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;
• 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; and
• Drafting affidavits, personal statements, written pleadings, evidence submissions, and motions for attorney review.

Qualifications

• High school diploma;
• 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;
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish;
• Must be punctual, responsible, and reliable; and
• Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks.

***This is not a remote position.***

We offer a starting salary from $24.00 to $40.00 an hour depending upon experience. We also offer competitive benefits.