Paralegal

Position Overview The Immigration Paralegal will develop and maintain support for attorneys by performing substantive legal work, including case preparation and filing legal documents. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, able to multitask under pressure, and committed to providing exceptional support to clients and staff. This role involves heavy use of legal software for research, document management, and electronic filing. Key Responsibilities Case & Document Preparation Assist attorneys in preparing cases for interviews, hearings, and court appearances Conduct preliminary legal and factual research, including local and federal statutes, country conditions, and case law Draft letters, pleadings, petitions, applications, motions, briefs, contracts, affidavits, declarations, and other legal documents for attorney review Compile and organize evidence and supporting documentation File documents with USCIS, the Department of State, NVC, EOIR, BIA, and other court systems as needed Calendar & Deadline Management Monitor and maintain the master calendar and attorney schedules Confirm deadlines, set reminders, and ensure all filings and appearances are met on time Verify client contact information is accurate for all scheduled appointments Ensure timely responses to agency requests Client & Case Management Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files in compliance with firm procedures Communicate with clients to gather information, provide case status updates, and draft correspondence including close letters Confirm client appearances for court dates and scheduled appointments Conduct periodic case status audits and submit case inquiries to USCIS as needed Maintain detailed case notes so team members can assist clients in your absence Communication & Scheduling Answer and direct telephone calls; respond to client communications within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) Monitor and respond to shared email and personal work email Set out-of-office messages or forward calls to #J-18808-Ljbffr