Immigration Paralegal

Neuhauser Law, PLLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Neuhauser Law, PLLC is seeking a detail-oriented Spanish-speaking Immigration Paralegal to join our Immigration Department. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of immigration law and procedures, including removal defense matters, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves preparing and filing family-based petitions, adjustment of status, VAWA and employment-based filings, handling removal defense

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of immigration law experience.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English (written and verbal).
• Strong knowledge of USCIS forms, EOIR procedures, and immigration court processes.
• Experience preparing filings for Immigration Court, motions, applications for relief, and supporting evidence packets.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with immigration case management software is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and file a wide range of immigration petitions and applications.
• Family-based petition
• Adjustment of Status application
• VAWA petition
• Employment-based immigration petition
• Removal Defense cases, including EOIR filings and court-related documentation
• Draft immigration forms, cover letters, legal correspondence, motions, and supporting documentation for attorney review
• Communicate with clients in Spanish and English to gather required documentation and provide case updates
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure all deadlines are met
• Monitor case progress and prepare responses to RFEs
• Communicate with government agencies, including USCIS, NVC, EOIR, Immigration Courts, and other relevant entities
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, court filings, hearing preparation, and case strategy development

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Immigration case management software

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Spanish-Speaking Immigration Paralegal to join our Immigration Department. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of immigration law and procedures, including removal defense matters, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilitie

• Prepare, assemble, and file a wide range of immigration petitions and applications, including
• Family-based petition
• Adjustment of Status application
• VAWA petition
• Employment-based immigration petition
• Removal Defense cases, including EOIR filings and court-related documentation
• Draft immigration forms, cover letters, legal correspondence, motions, and supporting documentation for attorney review
• Communicate with clients in Spanish and English to gather required documentation and provide case updates
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure all deadlines are met
• Monitor case progress and prepare responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs)
• Communicate with government agencies, including USCIS, NVC, EOIR, Immigration Courts, and other relevant entities
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, court filings, hearing preparation, and case strategy development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of immigration law experience required, including experience with Removal Defense case
• Fluency in both Spanish and English (written and verbal)
• Strong knowledge of USCIS forms, EOIR procedures, and immigration court processes
• Experience preparing filings for Immigration Court, motions, applications for relief, and supporting evidence packet
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with immigration case management software is preferred
• Ability work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling removal defense, asylum, cancellation of removal, waivers, and other forms of relief before Immigration Court
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems, including ECAS and EOIR portals
• Strong client-service orientation and professional demeanor
• Join our team and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families navigating the immigration process