Immigration Paralegal - Law Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Our firm is led by Judge Raisa Cohen, a retired Immigration Judge who believes in supporting her team through mentorship and learning. This is a rare opportunity to gain high-level insight into case strategy, issue-spotting, and decision-maker thinking, while taking meaningful ownership of active matters from day one. If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today.

Full-time opportunity.

We welcome applications from experienced immigration paralegals, legal clerks, LL.M. students and graduates, foreign-trained lawyers, and law graduates who are not yet admitted to practice in the United States. Candidates currently in H-1B status seeking a change of employer are also encouraged to apply. H-1B sponsorship or transfer may be considered for qualified candidates, subject to applicable immigration requirements.

$60,000 - $90,000 yearly

• At least 2 years of immigration paralegal or relevant legal experience preferred. Candidates with an LL.M., law degree, foreign legal qualifications, or substantial immigration law experience are encouraged to apply.

• Demonstrated experience with USCIS filings, Immigration Court (EOIR) proceedings, BIA appeals, or federal immigration litigation is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, procedures, and commonly used forms.

• Excellent legal drafting, research, and evidence-organization skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases and strict deadlines.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment.

• High level of professionalism, organization, and time-management skills.

• Foreign-trained attorneys, LL.M. students and graduates, and law graduates awaiting bar admission are welcome. U.S. bar admission is not required for this position.

• At least 2 years of immigration paralegal experience.
• Demonstrated experience with USCIS filings, Immigration Court (EOIR) proceedings, BIA appeals, and Federal Circuit matters.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, procedures, and commonly used forms.
• Excellent legal drafting, research, and evidence-organization skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases and strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment.
• High level of professionalism, organization, and time-management skills.

At Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C., we don’t just practice immigration law; we transform lives. Led by retired Immigration Judge and former DHS prosecutor Raisa Cohen, who was once a refugee herself, our firm brings unmatched knowledge from every side of the immigration system.

We help clients trade fear for freedom through compassionate, strategic advocacy, from complex asylum cases to family petitions. Here, we fight for dignity, hope, and justice for every client.

We’re seeking team members who care deeply about people, not just cases- professionals who want to make a real impact in immigrants’ lives while growing in a mission-driven practice.

Benefits at Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C.:

• Competitive salary

• Paid time off and holidays

• Annual Bonus

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.