Immigration Paralegal Specialist — Litigation Support

United States Attorneys' Offices; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices in Texas seeks a Paralegal Specialist (Civil Immigration) for locations Beaumont, Plano, Sherman, or Tyler. The position is a term appointment not-to-exceed Sept 30, 2029, with possible extension depending on funds and performance.

Duties include reviewing complex documents, preparing legal briefs and subpoenas, cite-checking, organizing discovery, and supporting litigation in immigration matters.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in paralegal work with legal research and interpretation of decisions.
• Education in Criminal Justice or Law at graduate level or higher.
• Combination of education and experience may meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and organize complex factual material for investigations and trials.
• Prepare substantive legal documents: briefs, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests.
• Cite-check legal briefs for accuracy of citations.
• Prepare and organize documentation for discovery and trial.
• Enter case material into databases and perform legal research.
• Prepare charts, timelines, and exhibits for court.

Skills

Legal research

Paralegal work

Documentation

Case management

Education

Master's degree or JD

2 years graduate education

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices in Texas seeks a Paralegal Specialist (Civil Immigration) for locations Beaumont, Plano, Sherman, or Tyler. The position is a term appointment not-to-exceed Sept 30, 2029, with possible extension depending on funds and performance.

Duties include reviewing complex documents, preparing legal briefs and subpoenas, cite-checking, organizing discovery, and supporting litigation in immigration matters.