Immigration Paralegal

ERM IMMIGRATION LAW, PLLC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two days WFH

Year-end bonuses

Generous PTO

Casual work environment

AILA training

Job summary

ERM Immigration Law, PLLC, seeks a full-time Immigration Paralegal to handle EOIR, family-, and employment-based filings, including I-485, I-130, I-129F, TN, asylum, N-400, U-Visa, VAWA, and motions. Strong immigration experience is required; EOIR expertise is a plus.

The role offers in-office work three days per week with two days WFH, and fully remote work may be possible for an exceptional candidate. Generous PTO and supportive team culture are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years as a paralegal in immigration law.
• Experience with EOIR/ECAS portal/eROP is preferred.
• Spanish or another second language is a plus.
• Strong understanding of USCIS and DOS processes and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare EOIR, family- and employment-based applications and petitions (I-485, I-130, I-129F, TNs, asylum, N-400, U-Visa, VAWA).
• Manage client communications and case logistics.
• Handle invoicing and administrative duties for supervising attorney.
• Duties may evolve as the firm grows.

Skills

Immigration law

Client communications

Case management

Invoicing

Education

H.S. Diploma + 5 years experience

Associate/Bachelor's + 2 years experience

Tools

Cerenade

Lawmatics

EOIR portal

ECAS portal

G Suite

Word

Adobe Pro

Job description

ERM Immigration Law, PLLC, is seeking to add a F/T paralegal with strong immigration law experience. We are an award-winning boutique law firm based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in immigration and naturalization law. The firm serves clients globally and is committed to providing high-quality legal services with a personal touch and accessibility.

Role Description

This is a full-time Immigration Paralegal role. It requires in-office work three days per week and work from home two days per week. However, we can offer fully remote work for the exceptional candidate. The position focuses heavily on AOS, Consular Process, COS, NATZ, ASY, TPS, PIP, K-1, TN, etc., and EOIR practice, but we can train the right candidate in family- or employment-based mattersif the candidate has EOIR experience.

The Immigration Paralegal will be responsible for preparing EOIR, family- and/or employment-based applications and petitions, including but not limited to Adjustments of Status (I-485), I-130s, I-129Fs, TNs, Asylum, Parole, N-400s, U-Visa, VAWA, Parole, Motions, EOIR filings, etc. Responsibilities also include client communications, case management, invoicing, and general assistance to the supervising attorney. Duties may evolve as the firm grows or new roles are added.

Highlights

• Year-end and extraordinary filing influx bonuses (overtime is very rare but rewarded)
• Two days WFH authorized (or all in office if preferred)
• Generous PTO
• Casual work environment/company excursions/"work family"
• AILA training and paralegal membership, if desired

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience working at an immigration law firm as a paralegal
• Experience with EOIR/ECAS portal/eROP
• Knowledge of NVC, CEAC, and K-1 consular process
• Spanish or other second language speaker
• H.S. Diploma + 5 years of direct experience, or Associate Degree/Bachelor's + 2 years of experience in the field
• Experience with Cerenade platform
• Experience with Lawmatics

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience working at an immigration law firm as a paralegal
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, processes, and procedures at USCIS and the Department of State
• Experience completing forms and producing packs for USCIS filings/EOIR
• Strong skills with G Suite, Word, and Adobe Pro
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team or individually (the position is mostly independent work but requires cooperation with others in the office) and under deadline pressure
• Empathy, patience, and desire to assist economically and culturally diverse clients in a courteous manner
• Must value collegiality, be able to manage/organize volume, and deal with a wide variety of clients in a courteous manner

We work hard to maintain a work-life balance. Overtime is extremely rare for support staff. We cater lunches, offer excursions (if you're into that kind of thing), attend the NWIRP Gala as a team every year, and understand the demands of life outside this office. We hope to hear from you!