Paralegal Research and Writing

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law PLLC; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; 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 attorneys at law is seeking a hybrid-eligible immigration paralegal to manage USCIS case communications, including RFEs and NOIDs, for family-based and humanitarian matters.

The role supports attorneys with legal research, draft letters and motions, and ensure timely submissions. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of USCIS experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and a detail-focused, proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification is mandatory.
• Bilingualism in English and Spanish is a must.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience responding to USCIS-issued RFEs and NOIDs.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Background in family-based or humanitarian immigration.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and detail-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process USCIS correspondence, including RFEs, NOIDs, and application rejections.
• Assess client files to identify deficiencies and determine supplementary evidence required.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely, accurate submissions of all case materials.
• Conduct legal and factual investigations to support immigration cases.
• Draft cover letters, motions to reconsider or reopen, and appeal briefs.
• Stay up to date on immigration law developments and integrate changes into case strategies.
• Work with attorneys to gather evidence and refine documents for submissions.
• Maintain organized case files and coordinate with the team to ensure quality control.

Skills

USCIS case management

Legal research

Legal writing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Job description

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

USCIS Case Management

• Analyze and process USCIS correspondence, including Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and application rejections
• Assess client application files to identify deficiencies and determine supplementary evidence required by USCIS
• Track deadlines and ensure timely, accurate submissions of all case materials

Legal Research & Writing

• Conduct legal and factual investigations to support immigration cases
• Draft preliminary versions of cover letters, motions (e.g., motions to reconsider or reopen), and appeal briefs
• Assist in the preparation of responses to complex USCIS inquiries
• Stay up to date on immigration law developments and integrate changes into case strategies

Collaboration & Case Development

• Work closely with attorneys and legal staff to gather and organize supporting evidence
• Refine legal documents and submissions in collaboration with supervising attorneys and team leaders
• Maintain organized case files and coordinate with the team to ensure consistency and quality control

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification is mandatory.
• Bilingualism in English and Spanish is a must.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience responding to USCIS-issued RFEs and NOIDs
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Background in family-based or humanitarian immigration
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and detail-focused approach

Key Performance Indicators

• USCIS Case Management 95% of responses to RFEs and NOIDs submitted before or by the USCIS deadline
• Case File Accuracy Rate 98% of case files free from errors or missing documents
• USCIS Rejection Rate Less than 5% of applications returned/rejected due to clerical or procedural errors
• First Draft Acceptance Rate 85% of first drafts (cover letters, motions, briefs) require minimal revisions
• Team Task Completion Rate 100% of assigned collaborative tasks (e.g., gathering evidence) completed by the internal deadline

Work Environment

Hybrid Role based where we have offices. San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Houston, McAllen, and/or Phoenix, Arizona. Combination of in-person meetings and remote work. Occasional travel is required for stakeholder engagement, community events, and conferences. Collaborative, mission-driven culture with a fast-paced startup dynamic.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: depending on experience

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Mental health support
• Continuing education allowance

Physical Demands

The team member is regularly required to stand, walk, and use their hands to perform tasks. Some lifting of files (up to 10 pounds) may be necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Alonso & Alonso attorneys at law is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.