Removal Defense Paralegal

Seeking A Removal Defense Paralegasl (US Immigration Law)

Do you have experience in removal cases in the US?

Are you underpaid in your current position?

Are you more productive than your co-workers and wish you were recognized for it?

Do you want to work in a tech and process-driven company?

This position will be responsible for important work, including :

• Document Management (document organization and filing)
• Communicate daily with attorneys
• Keep the Case Management System updated
• Keep the position's SOPs updated

If the following statements below appeal to you, you may be our next Paralegal!

• You agree that The devil is in the details, so you ensure no stone is unturned
• You manage your time as well as your wallet
• You are very good with calendars, e-mail, and Google Drive / Docs. You have a basic understanding of task management, CRMs, and web-based apps
• You are an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly
• Minimum C
• C1 English proficiency (Read / Written / Listening)

The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative and complete tasks by following video and written instructions. Questions are encouraged, but there won’t be extensive hand-holding.

This is a full-time job where you are expected to manage a caseload, so you absolutely must be able to work remotely for 40 hours per week with occasional overtime.

That said, you’ll be compensated based on results, not hours you’re clocked in. We expect you to earn at least $1,600 / month by your second month with us, but we hope you earn more as you become more efficient.

Note the word earn. We pay for results and do so eagerly and generously. You can earn substantially above the market rate here, as long as you have the results to warrant it.

We believe in providing our staff with opportunities to grow. Examples of things we’ve paid for are classes in languages, paralegal studies, declaration writing, staff management, project management, and advanced topics in immigration law.

We love working with go-getters and providing them with opportunities to go get stuff : )

If this all sounds exciting to you, keep reading. If you’re hesitant, that’s ok. There’s another position out there that’s a great fit for you.

If the idea of being in control of your compensation, being rewarded for being a top performer, and having the opportunity to grow your skills, please send us your resume with a cover letter.

The letter should be no more than one page total with a max of a 500-word count. In the first paragraph, explain what you believe are the 3 most important qualities needed in someone who works with people in removal proceedings and why.

In the second paragraph, explain why you applied to this particular job. As a closing sentence please write, I have read the instructions contained in the job posting and have followed the instructions.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

Responsibilities :

Matrix of Essential Duties :

Daily

• Case Management
• Ensure calendar deadlines and case milestones are added to the Firm’s Master Calendar in the Case Management System to ensure no deadlines are missed and cases move forward
• Identify and resolve calendar scheduling conflicts
• Review upcoming daily, weekly, and monthly appointments, court appearances, and tasks to prioritize workload
• Triage client communications to follow up via phone and email as required
• Maintain accurate client records in the Case Management System
• Maintain physical and electronic client case files
• Update the position's SOP as required
• Perform casework
• Organize, sort, and summarize case information and files
• Draft letters / reports / documents
• Prepare legal documents for meetings / depositions / hearings
• Prepare discovery and responses to discovery demands
• Contemporaneously enter time tracking into the Case Management System

Weekly

• Meet with Attorneys and legal team for case status updates
• Provide client updates
• Attend Staff Meetings

Monthly

• Attend Case Status Update Meetings and update records
• Attend Procedure Meetings

Quarterly

Performance Review

As Needed

Serves as backup to other legal / administrative support personnel

Qualifications :

Education & Experience :

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working as an immigration paralegal, preferably in removal immigration law
• Proficiency in legal research, drafting motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• Experience managing a high volume of cases, tracking deadlines, and maintaining organized case files
• Proficiency in English and Spanish

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Detail-Oriented
• Organized
• Follow Up
• Researcher
• Analytical Skills
• Qualities / Characteristics needed for RELATIONSHIPS / Culture Fit
• Adaptable
• Collaborative
• Initiative
• Tech Savvy
• Interpersonal Skills
• Technical Skills Unlimited, but REQUIRED, not DESIRED
• Experience in Immigration Removal Cases
• Data Entry (CRM / CMS)
• Google Workspace
• Basic Administrative Skills
• Time Management
• Written Communication

About Company

We're horrified at what our government does to our neighbors.

We believe hard work and a kind soul matter more than place of birth.

Our firm helps immigrants stay in the US.