Immigration Paralegal

Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C. • Queens, NY, US

Posted 3 months ago

Description

We’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research. If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in the preparation, filing, and tracking of immigration petitions, applications, motions, appeals, and briefs before USCIS, EOIR, BIA, and Federal Courts.
Draft, organize, and assemble filings for removal defense, asylum, adjustment of status, waivers, motions to reopen/reconsider, appeals, and humanitarian relief.
Conduct legal research and stay current on changes in immigration law, regulations, and agency procedures.
Prepare and compile supporting evidence, exhibits, indexes, and complete filing packets for court submissions and USCIS filings.
Communicate directly with clients in Russian and English to obtain information, explain procedures, provide case updates, and prepare clients for interviews and hearings.
Maintain accurate and well-organized client files in both digital and physical formats.
Draft professional legal correspondence, pleadings, and immigration forms with a high level of accuracy and compliance.
Track deadlines, court dates, filing requirements, and agency notices to ensure timely and complete submissions.
Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff to support case strategy and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.

Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed
Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems

Qualifications

At least 2 years of immigration paralegal experience.
Demonstrated experience with USCIS filings, Immigration Court (EOIR) proceedings, BIA appeals, and Federal Circuit matters.
Strong knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, procedures, and commonly used forms.
Excellent legal drafting, research, and evidence-organization skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases and strict deadlines.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment.
High level of professionalism, organization, and time-management skills.

Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Compensation

$52,000 - $85,000/year

About Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C.

At Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C., we don’t just practice immigration law; we transform lives. Led by retired Immigration Judge and former DHS prosecutor Raisa Cohen, who was once a refugee herself, our firm brings unmatched knowledge from every side of the immigration system.

We help clients trade fear for freedom through compassionate, strategic advocacy, from complex asylum cases to family petitions. Here, we fight for dignity, hope, and justice for every client.

We’re seeking team members who care deeply about people, not just cases, professionals who want to make a real impact in immigrants’ lives while growing in a mission-driven practice.

Benefits at Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C.:

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Annual Bonus
Opportunities for ongoing professional development

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.