Immigration Paralegal Job at Cohen, Tucker & Ades, P.C., New York, NY

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  • Cohen, Tucker & Ades, P.C.
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Who We Are::

Who You Are::

We are a boutique immigration practice looking to add a Paralegal experienced in immigration law to our team. We offer an outstanding, team-oriented work environment, with opportunity for long-term growth. You will work on a range of immigration cases including removal/deportation defense, appeals, federal court litigation, family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, waivers, asylum, and naturalization. We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong initiative, ability to handle a high volume and diverse caseload, excellent writing and communication skills, superb attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multitask.

What You'll Do::
  • Responsibilities
  • Communicating with clients, performing intakes, collecting evidence and other documentation, and completing USCIS applications including applications for adjustment of status, cancellation of removal, asylum, waivers, and employment-based visas.
  • Providing clients with case updates.
  • Assisting our attorneys with file organization, case preparation including but not limited to, submissions to USCIS, U.S. Department of State, and Immigration Court.
  • Corresponding with various government and law enforcement agencies.
  • Drafting affidavits, personal statements, written pleadings, evidence submissions, and motions for attorney review.

What You Bring::

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or higher;
  • 5+ years experience working as a paralegal in a law firm or not-for-profit handling immigration matters; Required
  • Strong administrative, organizational, communication, and writing skills;
  • Experience using Microsoft Office/Google Office suite;
  • Able to take initiative and be comfortable asking questions when necessary to complete tasks correctly;
  • Ability to read, write, and speak a second language a plus;
  • Must be punctual, responsible, and reliable;
  • Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • New York, NY 10004: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Immigration law: 5 years (Required)

What We Offer::

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Effective 09/17/2023 NYC passed a Pay Transparency Law which requires NYC based hiring to include a compensation range on each job posting . This compensation range is presented in good faith for candidates that are hired in these roles will be presented a salary within the range stated on the job posting .

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Relocation, Work visa, Shift work,

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