Immigration Paralegal — Growth, Impact, Variety

Cohen, Tucker & Ades, P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Communication

Spanish speaking

Initiative

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

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.