Immigration Legal Assistant

6 days ago

New York, United States Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C. Full time

DescriptionDo you love digging into research and helping people? We're hiring a Legal Assistant to assist our legal team in preparing legal documents, filing motions, coordinating law office activity, and conducting legal research. Applicants should be experienced, highly organized professionals with great attention to detail. If this sounds like a job you'll love, apply below.ResponsibilitiesWork shoulder-to-shoulder with a retired U.S. Immigration Judge and gain invaluable, hands-on experience in all aspects of immigration law. In this role, you'll be directly involved in high-impact cases, learning strategies and insights you won't find in textbooks or training programs.Key Responsibilities:• Assist the retired Judge and attorneys in the preparation, filing, and tracking of immigration petitions, applications, motions, and other legal documents before EOIR (immigration courts) and USCIS.• Draft and organize filings for removal defense, asylum, adjustment of status, waivers, appeals, and humanitarian cases.• Conduct legal research and stay current on immigration laws, regulations, and procedural changes.• Prepare and compile supporting evidence, exhibits, and case packets for hearings and interviews.• Communicate with clients to gather information, provide updates, and answer case-related questions.• Maintain accurate, organized client files in both digital and physical formats.• Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, and forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with immigration requirements.• Schedule client appointments, court hearings, and interviews with immigration agencies.• Monitor and track deadlines to ensure timely submissions.• Assist in preparing clients for interviews and hearings.• Collaborate closely with the legal team to develop case strategies and achieve the best possible outcomes.Qualifications• Minimum 2 years of immigration paralegal experience, with a strong focus on EOIR and USCIS practice.• Thorough knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, procedures, and standard forms.• Proficiency in legal research, drafting, and evidence organization.• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Proficiency with immigration case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.• Bilingual (Spanish/English, Russian/English, etc.) strongly preferred.• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.• High-level organizational and time-management skills.

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