Paralegal - Removal Defense Specialist

3 weeks ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Vasquez Law Firm, PLLC Full time

Paralegal - Removal Defense Focus

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Paralegal with a strong background in Removal defense to provide high-level support to our attorneys. In this role, you will assist in case preparation, draft legal documents, conduct research, and manage critical case files. If you're passionate about immigration law and have hands-on experience with removal defense, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Removal Defense Expertise:

  • Draft and manage critical documents for removal defense cases, including motions to terminate or reopen, stay of removal applications, adjustment of status, and asylum applications before immigration courts.
  • Prepare and file petitions, waivers, Naturalization, Business visas, U visas, VAWA, T-visas, TPS, DACA, and other related immigration documents with USCIS, U.S. embassies, and immigration courts.
  • Work closely with attorneys to prepare for trials and hearings by conducting legal research, organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings.
  • Conduct interviews with clients to gather vital information for legal matters, especially focusing on removal proceedings.
  • Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence, such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under attorney supervision.
  • Organize and manage case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easily accessible.

Requirements

Language:

  • English (required)

Qualifications

  • Must have 3+ years of experience as a paralegal in a removal defense setting under the supervision of an attorney, preferably within a law firm.
  • Bilingual – Fluency in both English and Spanish is required for effective communication with clients.
  • High-level organizational and time-management skills, with a proven track record of managing multiple cases and deadlines.
  • Strong understanding of key immigration forms and processes, including but not limited to: I-130, I-485, N-400, I-765, I-131, I-526, I-589, consular processing, and immigration court filings.
  • Extensive knowledge of removal defense procedures, including documentation required to support various immigration applications.
  • Familiarity with immigration and nationality law, including non-immigrant and immigrant visa requirements, admissibility, and deportation processes.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills, including mastery of English grammar and spelling.


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