Immigration Paralegal

About the role

Trueline's client, a fast-growing immigration law firm with a high-volume practice, is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to join their team in Queens, NY.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare a variety of immigration filings, applications, motions, and supporting documentation
• Aid attorneys with removal defense, asylum, and other immigration matters
• Communicate with clients to gather case information and supporting evidence
• Track case deadlines and ensure timely submission of filings
• Maintain organized case files and documentation
• Cook up with attorneys and support staff to move cases efficiently through the legal process
• Help manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Support hearing preparation and other litigation-related activities as needed

Requirements

• Prior immigration law experience with significant drafting responsibilities
• Strong understanding of immigration case preparation and filing procedures
• Excellent written communication and document preparation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Comfortable working primarily in-office in Queens, NY

Qualifications

• Must have prior immigration law experience with significant drafting responsibilities
• Must have strong understanding of immigration case preparation and filing procedures
• Must have excellent written communication and document preparation skills
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must be able to work effectively with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Must be comfortable working primarily in-office in Queens, NY

Skills

• Nice-to-haves include experience supporting removal defense and asylum matters, additional language skills, experience working in a high-volume immigration practice, familiarity with court filings and hearing preparation, and experience working with African immigrant communities

Benefits

Competitive compensation ranging from $75,000-$85,000, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates

Health insurance with approximately 70% employer contribution

401(k) plan

Opportunity to join a rapidly growing immigration practice

Direct exposure to meaningful, life-changing legal work

Collaborative and mission-driven team environment

Long-term growth opportunities as the firm continues to expand

Pay

Competitive compensation ranging from $75,000-$85,000, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates

Schedule

Opportunity to join a rapidly growing immigration practice