Immigration Paralegal Passionate about Removal Work

Overview

This role is for a Spanish-speaking Immigration Paralegal with 2+ years of deportation defense and humanitarian relief experience. You will work closely with a Senior Removal Defense Attorney as a primary case-management and case-preparation collaborator, supporting immigration court and administrative proceedings and managing a meaningful caseload with significant ownership of case progression.

Responsibilities

• Manage case progression by keeping matters organized and moving forward
• Prepare high-quality work for attorney review to support removals and other immigration proceedings
• Collaborate with the Senior Removal Defense Attorney to prepare cases for:
  • Immigration court and BIA proceedings
  • Bond hearings
  • Interviews before USCIS and EOIR
• Communicate with clients to provide guidance with empathy and professionalism through complex processes
• Coordinate with and delegate effectively to support staff
• Anticipate next steps and stay ahead of multiple, ever-changing deadlines
• Ensure the attorney is brought in at the right time with the right information
• Under attorney supervision, assist with a range of immigration matters as needed, including:
  • Asylum
  • VAWA
  • Family petitions
  • Waivers
  • Adjustment of status
• Assist with appeals and federal litigation as required
• Manage client management, case preparation, organization, and timely, organized presentation of issues to the attorney

Requirements

• 2+ years of deportation defense and humanitarian relief experience
• Fluency/professional proficiency in Spanish (MUST)
• Strong organization and ability to manage 100 to 150 cases (not all active cases)
• Ability to maintain timely progression across multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated experience supporting immigration proceedings such as immigration court and BIA matters, bond hearings, and USCIS/EOIR interviews

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $67,500 to $80,000 per year, depending on experience and demonstrated value
• Bonus structure and profit sharing based on hitting goals and targets
• Health cost reimbursement plan
• 401(k) with 4% matching
• Six weeks per year for vacation/PTO/disconnection

Location

• Strong preference for a hybrid role in Austin or San Antonio
• Open to 100% remote in the U.S.—must be available to work CST hours

Additional Information

• Realistic schedule: 40 hours per week
• Start date: ASAP

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, veteran status, family history and genetic information, or any other protected status.