Senior Defensive Immigration Paralegal

Murray Osorio PLLC

Silver Spring (MD)

Remote

USD 34,440 - 41,328

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid Parental Leave

On-site and nearby parking options

Job summary

A law firm specializing in immigration law is seeking a Senior Defensive Immigration Paralegal. The ideal candidate must be fluent in Spanish and possess a High School Diploma/GED with at least 2 years of immigration law experience. Responsibilities include preparing various forms before immigration courts and conducting research for client cases. The position is remote after 90 days with occasional in-office days. Comprehensive benefits like medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off are provided.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of work experience in immigration law.
Knowledge of Immigration Court Procedures.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of various forms of relief before the immigration court.
Collect supporting evidence and conduct country conditions research.
Complete affidavits with clients and witnesses.
Assist in preparing simple and/or complex motions.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to handle high volume of work

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's/Associate degree with paralegal studies (ABA approved)

Tools

Docketwise

Salesforce

Filevine

SharePoint

Zoom

Adobe Pro

Job description

Senior Defensive Immigration Paralegal

Position at Murray Osorio PLLC. The firm represents individuals and companies before courts, government offices, and consular posts worldwide. We specialize in removal defense, humanitarian applications, family-based immigration, criminal immigration, employment-based immigration, naturalization, and appellate and federal litigation.

Base pay range

$25.00/yr - $30.00/yr

Fairfax, VA, Silver Spring, MD, or Newark, NJ. This is a fully remote position after 90 days of employment, with occasional mandated in‑office days (typically a few per year). Employees must reside within a commutable distance of their assigned office (typically within 75 miles) and be available for the first 90 days in office, as well as in‑person client meetings or office events as scheduled.

Reports To: Legal Service Director
Department: Defensive Department
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: $25-$30 Hourly

Position Overview

The Senior Defensive Immigration Paralegal is part of one of four legal teams at Murray Osorio. The ideal candidate will expand their knowledge of removal defense and be the first point of contact with clients in the preparation of their case before any Immigration Court across the country. The role offers a rich environment where the candidate will be exposed to handling complex cases before the Immigration Court.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of several forms of relief (such as I-589s, 42A/B’s, I-601, I-485’s, etc.) before the immigration court.
Collect supporting evidence and conduct country conditions research to support the client’s case.
Complete affidavits with clients and any witnesses.
Assist in the preparation of simple and/or complex motions.
Assist with the preparation of the exhibits list along with the exhibit packet for individual hearings.
Responsible for e‑filing through ECAS for allowed cases.
Interpret cases as needed, such as the client’s individual hearing preparation.
Maintain and update the case‑management database.
Schedule appointments for hearings, manage the calendar, and set deadlines.
Work with the Legal Assistant Team to ensure filing arrives at the proper location.
Develop effective working relationships and communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients.