Russian Speaking Immigration Paralegal
14 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionWe're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.Compensation: $52,000 - $85,000 Responsibilities: • Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers, • Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer, • Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues, • Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents, • Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions, • 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.Qualifications:, • 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting, • Strong oral and written communication skills, • ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired, • Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills, • Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred, • At least 2 years of immigration paralegal experience., • Fluency in Russian and English., • 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.About Company 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