Experienced Immigration Paralegal

• Manage, prepare, and respond to a high volume of client communication, including phone calls, emails, and inquiries, in English and Russian or Ukrainian.
• Prepare and assemble petitions, applications, forms, and supporting evidence packages under attorney supervision.
• Assist attorneys and team members with new client intake, consultation scheduling, and engagement documentation with limited supervision.
• Support case preparation, filing, and follow-up across a portfolio of matters, frequently under tight deadlines.
• Track receipts, approvals, biometrics notices, interview notices, and status expirations, and alert the team to upcoming deadlines.
• Maintain electronic tools and databases, including Docketwise and Zoho CRM, to keep the case pipeline and workflow accurate and current.
• Translate and prepare client-facing documents and instructions in Russian or Ukrainian as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the legal team.

Required

• Current paralegal position or direct experience with an immigration law practice.
• Must be bilingual in English and Russian or Ukrainian, written and spoken.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds.
• Proven ability to work through ambiguous situations and incomplete information.
• Ability to multitask effectively and efficiently across competing priorities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new database and CRM tools.

Preferred

• Prior experience as a paralegal or office professional in a corporate or law firm setting.
• Experience with database management software and CRM tools such as Docketwise or Zoho.
• Additional Spanish language ability.
• Business development skills and comfort speaking with prospective clients.

Education

• A bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or foreign law degree is preferred.

• Compensation: Starting Salary 75k
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid continuing education, bar dues, and professional association memberships (role-dependent).
• Direct mentorship from the firm's partners and a clear path to increased responsibility.