Immigration Paralegal: Research, Writing & RFE Responses

Alonso & Alonso; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Mental health support

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

Alonso & Alonso, a U.S. immigration law firm, seeks a detail-oriented professional to manage USCIS case responses, RFEs/NOIDs, and file preparation in a hybrid role across San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Houston, McAllen or Phoenix.

Responsibilities include legal research and writing, drafting cover letters, motions, and responses, and collaborating with attorneys to gather evidence and ensure timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification is mandatory.
• Bilingual English and Spanish required.
• At least 1 year of experience responding to USCIS RFEs and NOIDs.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Background in family-based or humanitarian immigration.
• Proactive, solution-oriented and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process USCIS correspondence, including RFEs, NOIDs, and application rejections.
• Assess client files to identify deficiencies and determine supplementary evidence required by USCIS.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely, accurate submissions of all case materials.
• Conduct legal research and write draft cover letters, motions, and appeal briefs.
• Collaborate with attorneys to gather and organize supporting evidence and ensure quality control.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification

Job description

Alonso & Alonso, a U.S. immigration law firm, seeks a detail-oriented professional to manage USCIS case responses, RFEs/NOIDs, and file preparation in a hybrid role across San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Houston, McAllen or Phoenix.

Responsibilities include legal research and writing, drafting cover letters, motions, and responses, and collaborating with attorneys to gather evidence and ensure timely submissions.