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About the Role

The Litigation Paralegal supports the firm’s litigation attorneys with case coordination and preparation for matters in immigration court and federal district court. This role handles case management from intake through final filing, managing communications, deadline tracking, and administrative support to ensure efficient case progression.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and exhibits in federal district court via CM/ECF and in immigration court via the EOIR Courts & Appeals System (ECAS).
• Draft correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and government agencies regarding case status, procedural requirements, and filing deadlines.
• Support attorneys' preparation of federal litigation matters, including mandamus actions, Administrative Procedure Act (APA) challenges, and declaratory judgment actions.
• Monitor and calendar all filing deadlines and hearing and trial dates.
• Prepare, coordinate, and organize summonses, service of process, discovery materials, exhibits, hearing/trial binders, and other court filings.
• Assist with hearing and trial preparation logistics.
• Maintain organized case files (physical and electronic), including Bates-numbering and version control of documents.
• Keep clients organized by establishing and organizing files, monitoring calendars, setting deadline reminders, documenting actions, and inputting information into case management and immigration tracking systems.
• Communicate case status and trends to attorneys proactively and regularly.
• Provide reminder reports to attorneys and paralegals for effective case management.
• Track and manage case budgets, billing entries, and engagement-letter administration.
• Upload, download, and share case documents within the firm's document management and immigration case-tracking systems.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience with immigration court (EOIR) proceedings and/or federal district court litigation is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and EOIR practice and procedure.
• Proficiency with CM/ECF, PACER, and EOIR's electronic filing system (ECAS).
• Exceptional organizational and case-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively identify and resolve procedural and administrative issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Planner)
• Case management systems
• Immigration document file systems
• CM/ECF
• PACER
• EOIR Courts & Appeals System (ECAS)

Location

• Remote
• Hybrid
• Philadelphia
• New York City
• Washington, D.C.

Work Type

• Fully remote
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 3+ years of related litigation paralegal experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is a plus

Salary/Compensations

• $60,000+ commensurate with experience

About the Company

• Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP

Equal Opportunity

• Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.