Immigration Attorney/Paralegal

Our client is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney and Immigration Paralegal to join their growing legal team. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in removal defense and asylum matters and will be comfortable managing cases involving individuals and families navigating complex immigration proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

Handle and support a caseload of immigration matters with a primary focus on removal defense and asylum cases.

Prepare and file applications, petitions, motions, and supporting documentation with USCIS, EOIR, Immigration Courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

Prepare and support clients for Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Hearings, asylum interviews, and other immigration proceedings.

Conduct legal research and prepare legal briefs, motions, declarations, affidavits, and other supporting documents.

Develop case strategies for removal defense and asylum matters.

Review client documentation, identify potential relief options, and prepare supporting evidence.

Communicate with clients and provide regular updates regarding case progress and requirements.

Maintain accurate and organized case files and ensure compliance with filing deadlines and immigration procedures.

Coordinate with interpreters, expert witnesses, country-condition experts, and other professionals as needed.

Immigration Attorney Responsibilities

Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Courts.

Appear at Master Calendar and Individual Hearings.

Conduct legal consultations and assess potential forms of immigration relief.

Develop legal strategies and oversee case preparation.

Prepare and argue motions and legal briefs.

Provide legal advice and guidance to clients throughout the immigration process.

Supervise and collaborate with paralegals and support staff as needed.

Immigration Paralegal Responsibilities

Support attorneys with the preparation and management of removal defense and asylum cases.

Prepare immigration forms, applications, affidavits, declarations, and supporting evidence.

Assist with legal research and drafting motions, briefs, and other legal documents.

Organize evidence and prepare hearing and filing packages.

Maintain case calendars and monitor critical filing and hearing deadlines.

Communicate with clients to collect required documentation and case information.

Prepare clients for meetings, interviews, and hearings under attorney supervision.

Qualifications

For the Immigration Attorney:

Active license to practice law in the United States.

Proven experience handling removal defense and asylum matters.

Experience representing clients before Immigration Courts is strongly preferred.

Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and case-management skills.

For the Immigration Paralegal:

Prior experience as an Immigration Paralegal, with a focus on removal defense and asylum matters.

Strong understanding of immigration forms, procedures, and filing requirements.

Experience preparing immigration filings and supporting documentation.

Strong organizational and deadline-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications for Both Roles

Fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is a plus but not required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Compassionate and client-focused approach.