ExtensisHR Hiring for Immigration Paralegal at New York, NY Full Time

We are a boutique immigration practice looking to add a Paralegal experienced in immigration law to our team. We offer an outstanding, team-oriented work environment, with opportunity for long-term growth. You will work on a range of immigration cases including removal/deportation defense, appeals, federal court litigation, family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, waivers, asylum, and naturalization. We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong initiative, ability to handle a high volume and diverse caseload, excellent writing and communication skills, superb attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multitask.

• Responsibilities
• Communicating with clients, performing intakes, collecting evidence and other documentation, and completing USCIS applications including applications for adjustment of status, cancellation of removal, asylum, waivers, and employment-based visas.
• Providing clients with case updates.
• Assisting our attorneys with file organization, case preparation including but not limited to, submissions to USCIS, U.S. Department of State, and Immigration Court.
• Corresponding with various government and law enforcement agencies.
• Drafting affidavits, personal statements, written pleadings, evidence submissions, and motions for attorney review.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher;
• 5+ years experience working as a paralegal in a law firm or not-for-profit handling immigration matters; Required
• Strong administrative, organizational, communication, and writing skills;
• Experience using Microsoft Office/Google Office suite;
• Able to take initiative and be comfortable asking questions when necessary to complete tasks correctly;
• Ability to read, write, and speak a second language a plus;
• Must be punctual, responsible, and reliable;
• Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks

Schedule

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate

• New York, NY 10004 Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience

• Immigration law 5 years (Required)

Job Type Full-time

Salary $24.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Effective 09/17/2023 NYC passed a Pay Transparency Law which requires NYC based hiring to include a compensation range on each job posting. This compensation range is presented in good faith for candidates that are hired in these roles will be presented a salary within the range stated on the job posting.

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