Senior Immigration Paralegal – Bilingual preferred

Barringer Law Firm; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contribution

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) and retirement benefits

Supportive team environment

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

Barringer Law Firm in Greenwood Village, CO, seeks a Senior Immigration Paralegal to manage complex immigration matters from intake through filing and adjudication. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, and agencies, handling a broad range of family-based and humanitarian cases with high attention to detail.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of immigration experience, strong USCIS/EOIR knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of immigration paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of USCIS or EOIR, DOS processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of immigration matters from intake through final resolution.
• Prepare and file family-based and humanitarian immigration applications and petitions.
• Draft forms, support letters, declarations, affidavits, and legal correspondence.
• Gather, review, and organize supporting documentation for filings.
• Communicate with clients regarding case status, requests, and requirements.
• Monitor deadlines and maintain accurate case management records.
• Assist attorneys in interviews, hearings, and consultations.
• Train and mentor junior paralegals and staff as needed.
• Ensure compliance with firm procedures and filing requirements.

Skills

Immigration paralegal experience

Case management

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience

About Us

We are a well-established, mid-sized law firm with a strong reputation in immigration law. Our practice is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and personalized client service. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Immigration Paralegal to join our team and play a key role in managing complex immigration matters from intake through filing and adjudication.

This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has substantial experience handling a wide range of employment-based and family-based immigration cases.

Position Summary

The Senior Immigration Paralegal will work closely with attorneys, clients, and government agencies to prepare and manage immigration matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of immigration procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to independently manage a significant caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of immigration matters from initiation through final resolution.
• Prepare and file a variety of family-based and humanitarian immigration applications and petitions.
• Draft forms, support letters, declarations, affidavits, and legal correspondence.
• Gather, review, and organize supporting documentation for filings.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, document requests, and procedural requirements.
• Monitor case deadlines and maintain accurate case management records.
• Conduct legal and factual research as directed by attorneys.
• Assist attorneys in preparing clients for interviews, hearings, and consultations.
• Train and mentor junior paralegals and administrative staff as needed.
• Ensure compliance with firm procedures and immigration filing requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of immigration paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of USCIS or EOIR, DOS, and related immigration processes.
• Experience handling a broad range of immigration matters, including:
• Family-Based Petitions
• Adjustment of Status
• Consular Processing
• Naturalization and Citizenship
• Removal Defense experience is a plus
• Employment-Based Immigration experience is a plus
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred, but not required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $70,000 - $80,000
• Health insurance contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) and retirement benefits (if applicable)
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term growth opportunities within a respected and growing law firm

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are committed to providing outstanding service to our clients and community.