Immigration Paralegal (Temp-Hybrid/NJ).590
$62,400–$83,200 year
HybridNewark, New Jersey, United States
Newark, New Jersey, United StatesHybridContract$62,400–$83,200 year
Contract
Job Summary
Prepare and assemble VAWA petitions (I-360/I-485), draft affidavits and cover letters, and manage family-based cases including I-130/I-485 and I-751 removal of conditions. Communicate with clients in sensitive situations, handle telephone inquiries, process mail, and assist with filings before immigration court and government agencies. Maintain accurate records using case management systems and track deadlines while managing the firm's immigration court calendar. Work onsite on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with remote hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays at a rate of $30–$40 per hour.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience preparing VAWA cases (I-360/I-485)
- Experience with family-based immigration cases (I-130/I-485, I-751 removal of conditions)
- Experience with consular processing and CEAC
- Familiarity with EOIR and immigration court procedures, including ECAS
- Proficiency with Cerenade (E-immigration)
- Strong calendaring, organization, and deadline management skills
- Ability to handle sensitive client matters with professionalism and discretion
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Google Workspace (G Suite), especially calendaring
- Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently
- Must be available for onsite work every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Must be available for remote work on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Must be able to consistently be present in the office on required days
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