Description
Immigration Paralegal (Removal Defense)
Location: Long Island, NY (On-Site)
Compensation: $35/hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary Opportunity with Potential for Permanent Hire
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to join its growing legal team in Long Island, NY. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for a candidate with direct removal defense experience who is looking to join a collaborative practice dedicated to serving individuals and families navigating the immigration process. The position is fully on-site and offers the potential to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Draft and file removal defense applications, motions, and supporting documentation with EOIR and USCIS.
- Prepare attorneys and clients for immigration hearings, including bond hearings, master calendar hearings, and individual merits hearings.
- Manage client intake and maintain ongoing communication throughout the removal defense process.
- Collect, organize, and review supporting documentation for immigration filings.
- Communicate with clients, government agencies, and opposing counsel regarding case status and next steps.
- Maintain accurate case files and track deadlines using immigration case management software.
- Work independently while collaborating closely with attorneys to ensure timely and effective case management.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of direct removal defense immigration paralegal experience.
- Experience preparing filings for EOIR and USCIS.
- Strong understanding of immigration court procedures and removal defense case workflows.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and client service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Docketwise is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work independently while supporting attorneys on complex immigration matters.
Preferred Background
Candidates with experience handling humanitarian-based immigration matters, family-based immigration cases, and green card applications are highly encouraged to apply.
If you're looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with the possibility of joining a growing immigration practice permanently, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.
EOE:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
