About the Role
We are looking for a skilled, bilingual Immigration Defense Paralegal to join our team at Tadeo & Silva Law. In this role, you will be the backbone of our case work — keeping filings on track, clients informed, and attorneys fully prepared across a range of removal, asylum, and deportation defense matters.
What You’ll Do
- Manage a caseload of removal defense matters from intake through case resolution.
- Prepare and file court documents across a range of immigration matters, including removal defense, asylum, cancellation of removal, bond hearings, waivers, motions, and appeals.
- Prepare and submit immigration benefit applications in compliance with USCIS, EOIR, and ICE regulations and procedures.
- Draft, review, and assemble legal documents, including petitions, motions, affidavits, declarations, briefs, and supporting evidence under attorney supervision.
- Maintain accurate, organized client files and ensure all case management systems are up to date.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, attorneys, USCIS, ICE, EOIR, and other government agencies by gathering documentation, providing case updates, and coordinating next steps.
- Track and meet all filing deadlines, court hearings, biometrics appointments, RFEs, and other case milestones.
- Organize and prepare hearing exhibits, attorney case files, witness materials, and supporting documentation for immigration court proceedings.
- Conduct legal and country conditions research to support case strategy and attorney preparation.
- Translate documents and provide interpretation services for Spanish-speaking clients as needed.
- Ensure all filings meet firm quality standards, maintain confidentiality, and comply with ethical and professional responsibilities.
- Collaborate with attorneys and team members to ensure cases progress efficiently while delivering an exceptional client experience.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as an immigration paralegal, with hands-on involvement in immigration court matters
- Fluency in Spanish and English — both written and verbal — is required
- Solid understanding of immigration law, policy, and procedure across USCIS and court contexts
- Exceptional organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Pay: $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
