A boutique law firm located in Newark, New Jersey seeks an Immigration Paralegal.  This is a temporary position expected to last at least 3-4 months and can be fully remote or hybrid.  The hourly rate is $25-30 hourly, depending upon experience. Bilingual English and Spanish language skills are required.

Primary Duties:

The Immigration Paralegal will draft immigration forms, including requests for green cards, citizenship, work permit renewals, court forms under the direct supervision of the responsible attorney. Additional duties include: 

• Prepare court pleadings, immigration applications, exhibits and correspondence​​​​​​
• Communicate with clients to ensure timely and effective information sharing regarding upcoming appointments, deadlines, and other individual aspects of case
• Coordinate client meetings to draft statements /affidavits, complete applications and review packets as needed
• Assist clients and attorney with collection of key evidentiary documents in support of case;
• Maintain case files and data entry in office case management database
• File documents with the Immigration Court, Family Court, and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
• Translate client identity documents and affidavits​​​​​​
• Work closely and collaboratively with attorney and other paralegals also assigned to legal caseload
• Work on other duties as assigned

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Prior Immigration Paralegal experience