Senior Immigration Paralegal (Affirmative) – Hybrid

Murray Osorio PLLC; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray Osorio PLLC is a fast-growing immigration law firm that provides comprehensive legal services across removal defense, humanitarian applications, family-based immigration, and related areas.

The Senior Paralegal, Affirmative, supports attorneys with filing affirmative immigration applications, research, affidavits, motions, and case-management tasks, with an emphasis on client communication and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking).
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in immigration law.
• Knowledge of Immigration Court Procedures before USCIS.
• Able to handle a high volume of work independently and in teams.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Enthusiasm to learn and take on new challenges.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and filing of affirmative immigration applications for clients seeking legal status in the US.
• 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 evidence, including cover letters.
• Interpret cases as needed, such as the client's interview 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.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Legal research

Education

ABA approved paralegal studies (BA/AS)

Tools

Adobe Pro

Docketwise

Salesforce

Filevine

SharePoint

Zoom

Job description

Murray Osorio PLLC is a fast-growing immigration law firm that provides comprehensive legal services across removal defense, humanitarian applications, family-based immigration, and related areas.

The Senior Paralegal, Affirmative, supports attorneys with filing affirmative immigration applications, research, affidavits, motions, and case-management tasks, with an emphasis on client communication and meeting deadlines.