Solo immigration attorney in practice for over 25 years, seeks experienced immigration paralegal for removal defense and family-based cases. Must have:
- minimum 3 years of handling removal defense and family-based cases, including completion of all necessary forms and packets, managing clients and completing cases successfully with minimal supervision;
- fluency in English and either Spanish or Arabic, with experience in translating between both languages for immigration cases; and
- positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and common sense/sound judgment.
Please email your resume, along with a statement addressed to "Hiring Manager" stating:
(1) the applications and petitions with which you are the most familiar and confident;
(2) your motivation for seeking this position at this time; and
(3) your career goal for the next five years.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE (NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
This internship is a special opportunity for the motivated individual who seeks to gain exposure, skills, experience, insight, and mentorship in the field of immigration law, especially as it relates to the defense of undocumented persons (majority of clients in this office are from Mexico, Central America, as well as the Middle East). Excellent performance may lead to a formal job offer.
This internship is also appropriate for those who wish to apply for law school and gain valuable insight and experience in assisting clients of disadvantaged, oppressed and/or marginalized backgrounds. Such experience can aid and distinguish one's application by highlighting a desire and dedication to use one's legal education to fight for and help vulnerable communities, such as immigrants seeking safety and security in the United States.
Internship does not pay a formal wage, but a nominal stipend is provided as a courtesy, in the amount of $15 to $30 per day, depending on the hours worked.
This office is headed by an attorney with over 25 years' experience, mainly in removal defense, representing undocumented persons in Immigration Court. The office is a small, intimate environment, and all staff receive training, supervision and mentorship directly from the attorney.
Candidate must submit a resume and message or cover letter, addressed to "Hiring Manager," explaining motivation for seeking internship and career goal for the next five years.
