Immigration Paralegal

We are a premier private immigration law firm based in Miami, Florida, seeking an experienced, full-time Immigration Paralegal to join our team on-site. This role focuses on a robust caseload of family-based immigration, naturalization, residency applications, and removal defense/asylum cases. You will handle both affirmative agency filings and defensive court proceedings, ensuring high-quality legal support for clients. Hands-on experience navigating USCIS, EOIR, and ECAS is required. Please include a cover letter with answers to the following questions: How many years of experience do you have managing removal defense cases in a private law firm setting? Are you comfortable with a 100% on-site role at our Miami, FL office? Describe your direct experience utilizing the EOIR Courts & Appeals System (ECAS) for digital court filings. Are you a fluent bilingual in English and Spanish? Responsibilities: Affirmative Casework (USCIS) Prepare and file family-based petitions, including I-130, I-485, and I-751 forms. Manage applications for naturalization (N-400) and certificate of citizenship processes. Compile and draft residency applications, consular processing packages, and waiver requests (I-601A/I-601). Track USCIS case statuses, respond to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and prepare clients for interviews. Defensive Casework (EOIR Court) Manage removal defense files, including applications for Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT. Prepare applications for Cancellation of Removal (EOIR-42B) and motions to reopen or terminate. Execute electronic filings, upload evidence, and monitor court dockets using the ECAS platform. Maintain the firm's master calendar to guarantee zero missed court or filing deadlines. Client Relations Conduct initial client intakes and regular follow-ups to gather supporting documents and testimonies. Draft detailed client declarations, index files, and translations for evidence packages. Qualifications: Professional Experience: 3 to 4 years of experience as an immigration paralegal in a private law firm setting. System Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency with USCIS filing procedures and electronic EOIR/ECAS court systems. Case History: Documented history of processing family petitions, adjustments, and court-bound asylum applications. Language: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required Software: Experience with immigration case management platforms (e.g., Clio, Docketwise, Cerenade Work Style: Sharp attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Compensation: $26 - $28 hourly

• Affirmative Casework (USCIS) • Prepare and file family-based petitions, including I-130, I-485, and I-751 forms. • Manage applications for naturalization (N-400) and certificate of citizenship processes. • Compile and draft residency applications, consular processing packages, and waiver requests (I-601A/I-601). • Track USCIS case statuses, respond to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and prepare clients for interviews.Defensive Casework (EOIR Court) • Manage removal defense files, including applications for Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT. • Prepare applications for Cancellation of Removal (EOIR-42B) and motions to reopen or terminate. • Execute electronic filings, upload evidence, and monitor court dockets using the ECAS platform. • Maintain the firm's master calendar to guarantee zero missed court or filing deadlines.Client Relations • Conduct initial client intakes and regular follow-ups to gather supporting documents and testimonies. • Draft detailed client declarations, index files, and translations for evidence packages.