Immigration Paralegal Focused on Removal Defense

ImmigrationJobs; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

PTO

VTO

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Zusammenfassung

The Yohana Saucedo Law Office in Texas seeks a Spanish-speaking Immigration Paralegal to support removal defense and humanitarian relief cases. Remote work allowed, with in-person options in Austin or Laredo, 8:30am–5:30pm, Monday–Friday.

Requirements include 2+ years in removal defense, Spanish fluency, and paralegal education or ABA-certified paralegal. The role offers health insurance, PTO, and holidays; start ASAP.

Qualifikationen

• Spanish fluency required or professional proficiency.
• 2+ years of removal defense experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's in paralegal studies or ABA-approved paralegal certification preferred.

Aufgaben

• Manage removal defense cases and hearings preparation under attorney supervision.
• Prepare for master calendar, individual hearings and bond hearings.
• Draft motions and legal documents, file I-589s, EOIR-42As/42Bs; manage court deadlines.
• Experience with ICE detention cases is essential.

Kenntnisse

Spanish language

Removal defense experience

Case management

Court deadline management

Ausbildung

Paralegal degree (Associate/Bachelor)

ABA-approved paralegal certification

Tools

ECAS

INS Zoom

Excel

Google Docs

Jobbeschreibung

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of Central and South Texas immigrants?

The Law Office of Yohana Saucedo, with offices in Austin and Laredo, is looking for a Spanish-speaking Immigration Paralegal with 2 or more years of removal defense experience to join their team for an in-person role in Laredo or Austin, Texas (or 100% remotely).

In this role, you will manage removal defense cases as well as humanitarian relief alongside a small team. The firm’s close-knit culture encourages open communication, mutual support, and shared success.

Key info about the role:

• Salary Range : $20/hr to $30/hr, depending on experience.
• Work Location : In-Person in Laredo or Austin, Texas, or 100% fully remote.
• Language/Education : Fluency/professional proficiency in Spanish is required. An associate's or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or a related field is preferred and/or paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program.
• Benefit s: Health insurance, PTO, VTO, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Hours : 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with an emphasis on work/life balance.
• Start Date : As soon as possible (with the understanding that currently employed candidates will need to give notice).
• The-Day-to-Day Work : Under supervision of the attorneys, you will manage removal defense cases, prepare for master calendar and individual hearings and bond hearings, assist in drafting motions and legal documentation, as well as handle I-589s, EOIR-42As, and EOIR-42Bs. Proficiency in ECAS and court deadline management as well as experience with ICE detention cases are essential.
• Preferred : Experience with INS Zoom and Excel and/or Google Docs a plus.

About the Firm

Established in 2006, The Yohana Saucedo Law Office is a women-owned and managed firm that fights for the rights of immigrants with compassion. The firm is led by founder and managing partner Yohana Saucedo, an immigrant herself, who is dedicated to helping clients in their pursuit of happiness and economic improvement.

She and her team offer a genuine understanding of their clients’ personal and professional goals, motivations, and needs. Clients trust her and the team because they go beyond paperwork–they listen to their stories, understand their challenges, and fight for their future as if it were their own.

Yohana Saucedo Law Office is an equal opportunity employer. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, veteran status, family history and genetic information, or any other protected status.