Bilingual Immigration Paralegal

Job Summary

Seeking a detail-oriented Bilingual Immigration Paralegal (English-Spanish) for a fully remote, part-time position, responsible for managing removal defense cases, ensuring compliance with court deadlines, and drafting high-quality legal motions under attorney supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Manage removal and deportation defense cases from start to finish, ensuring compliance with court deadlines
• Draft and organize high-quality legal motions and exhibits with minimal supervision
• Communicate seamlessly with clients and various legal entities, including EOIR courts and DHS/OPLA

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in court proceedings, specifically in Removal Defense and related legal processes
• Bilingual proficiency (B2 - C1 level) in English and Spanish, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts empathetically
• Strong legal research skills and advanced technical writing capabilities
• Experience in analyzing criminal/biographical backgrounds and meticulous organization of court files
• Commitment to an "Above the Line" mindset, demonstrating ownership of caseload and results