Immigration Paralegal

Law Offices of Mazher M. Shah-Khan, P.C. (USA); United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Offices of Mazher M. Shah-Khan, P.C. seeks an Immigration & Litigation Paralegal (US Court & USCIS Specialist) to manage a fast-paced caseload from our India hub.

You will navigate EOIR ECAS filings and USCIS petitions, drafting complex documents with precision and strict deadlines. The role requires hands-on experience with EOIR courts, BIA procedures, and case management tools (ECAS, Docketwise, INSZoom, Filevine, Clio), plus strong legal English writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law or related field with strong writing ability.
• Minimum relevant immigration experience and EOIR/ECAS familiarity.
• Proficient use of common US case management tools and calendars.
• Excellent command of formal legal English and proofreading.

Responsibilities

• EOIR Court & Defensive Litigation filings including asylum and related motions.
• USCIS case prep and form completion with accuracy and timeliness.
• Client intake and trial prep support; RFEs and exhibit assembly.
• Maintain calendars and monitor case statuses across systems.

Skills

Legal writing

Attention to deadlines

Organization

English proficiency

Education

LL.B. / Bachelor's in Law

Paralegal Studies or analytical field

Tools

ECAS (EOIR portal)

Docketwise

INSZoom

Filevine

Clio

Job description

Job Title: Immigration & Litigation Paralegal (US Court & USCIS Specialist)

Department: Legal Case Management
Location: Remote (India Hub)
Shift Matrix: Shift alignment with US office hours (CST)

Reports To: Lead Immigration Attorney / Manager

Position Overview: We are a dynamic, fast-growing US Immigration Law firm seeking a meticulous and highly analytical Immigration & Litigation Paralegal to manage a diverse, fast-paced caseload. In this role, you will bridge the gap between traditional USCIS petition preparation and active removal defense litigation before the US Immigration Courts.The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience navigating the EOIR Courts and Appeals System (ECAS), drafting both administrative visa petitions and court‑bound defensive filings, and assembling pristine, audit‑ready packages under strict statutory timelines.

Core Responsibilities & Job Duties1. EOIR Court & Defensive Litigation Filings (Court Track)

• Defensive Application Drafting: Prepare and draft complex filings for removal defense, including applications for Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and Protection under CAT (Form I-589), as well as Applications for Cancellation of Removal (Forms I-191, I-192, EOIR-42A, and EOIR-42B).
• Court Motion Preparation: Draft foundational litigation motions under attorney guidance, including Motions to Reopen, Motions to Terminate, Motions for Continuance, and change of venue requests.
• BIA Appellate Support: Assist in compiling and indexing Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) packages, ensuring Notice of Appeal forms (EOIR-26) and supporting briefs are perfectly formatted according to the BIA Practice Manual.
• ECAS Electronic Filing: Digitally file motions, evidence, and pleadings via the EOIR Courts and Appeals System (ECAS). Ensure electronic submission receipts are systematically captured and logged.

2. USCIS Case Preparation & Aff… (Agency Track)

• Form Completion & Review: Prepare and draft a high volume of USCIS forms with absolute accuracy, including Forms I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131, and waivers of inadmissibility (e.g., I-601/I-601A).
• Supportive Letter Drafting: Draft compelling, highly structured index of exhibits, client declarations, and specialized support statements outlining eligibility for relief.
• Evidentiary Assembly: Systematically organize, index, tab, and paginate voluminous supporting evidence, country condition reports, and certified translations to create clean court-ready exhibits.

3. Client intake & Trial Preparation Support

• Evidence Gathering: Serve as a compassionate yet highly structured point of contact for individual beneficiaries facing court proceedings. Conduct detailed intakes and systematically request missing identity documents, police clearances, or tax records.
• RFE and Trial Exhibit Assembly: Assist attorneys in analyzing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) or court-ordered deadlines, mapping out evidentiary requirements, and assembling final trial exhibit notebooks.

4. Database Maintenance & Deadlines

• System Tracking: Ensure the firms Practice Management System is instantly updated with real-time court dates (Master Calendar and Individual Hearings) and priority dates.
• File Hygiene: Monitor ongoing case statuses via both the USCIS online portal and the EOIR automated case information system (online or phone portal), flagging scheduling conflicts immediately.

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Education: Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B.), English, Paralegal Studies, or a highly analytical field requiring extensive written composition.
• Experience: Minimum of 24 years of dedicated experience drafting US immigration petitions, with at least 1–2 years of hands‑on experience handling EOIR court filing protocols and ECAS filings.
• Software Competency: Direct proficiency with ECAS (EOIR portal) and standard US case management tools (e.g., Docketwise, INSZoom, Filevine, Clio).
• Critical Thinking: High organizational capacity with a deep understanding that immigration court deadlines are absolute and calendar‑day based (no mailbox rule extensions for the BIA).
• Language & Communication: Exceptional command of the English language, with a particular emphasis on formal legal writing, grammar, and precise editorial proofreading.