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About the Role
The Senior Paralegal, Affirmative is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys within the firm’s immigration practice. Key duties include preparing and filing affirmative immigration applications, conducting research, drafting affidavits and motions, assembling hearing exhibits, interpreting during case preparation, and maintaining accurate case-management records. This position requires regular client communication, scheduling, and coordination to ensure timely completion of filings and court deadlines. Qualified candidates will be fluent in Spanish, highly organized, customer-service oriented, and capable of managing a substantial workload both independently and collaboratively. Familiarity with immigration court procedures and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required, with additional software experience preferred. The firm offers competitive compensation, robust benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and filing of affirmative immigration applications for clients seeking legal status in the US.
- Collect supporting evidence and conduct country conditions research to support the client’s case.
- Complete affidavits with clients and any witnesses.
- Assist in the preparation of simple and/or complex motions.
- Assist with the preparation of evidence, including cover letters.
- Interpret cases as needed, such as the client's interview preparation.
- Maintain and update the case-management database.
- Maintain direct client contact (phone calls/emails).
- Schedule appointments for hearings, manage the calendar, and set deadlines.
- Work with the Legal Assistant Team to ensure filing arrives at the proper location.
- Develop effective working relationships and communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients.
Requirements
- Must be fluent in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking)
- High School Diploma/GED
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience in immigration law
- Knowledge of Immigration Court Procedures before USCIS
- Able to handle a high volume of work independently and in teams
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Enthusiasm to learn and take on new challenges
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Skills
- Spanish fluency
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Adobe Pro
- Docketwise
- Salesforce
- Filevine
- SharePoint
- Zoom
Location
- Fairfax, VA
- Charlottesville, VA
- Silver Spring, MD
- Newark, NJ
- Haddonfield, NJ
- IL
- NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid for first 90 days
- Potential full-remote afterward
- Occasional in-office days
Experience Level
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience in immigration law
Education Level
- High School Diploma/GED
- Bachelor's/associate degree with paralegal studies (ABA approved)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Robust benefits
- Opportunities for professional development
About the Company
- Murray Osorio PLLC is a fast-growing immigration law firm dedicated to making a positive impact on people’s lives.
- Our firm represents clients and companies in courts, offices, and consular posts worldwide.
- We specialize in removal defense, humanitarian applications, family-based immigration, criminal immigration, employment-based immigration, naturalization, and appellate and federal litigation.
- At Murray Osorio PLLC, we pride ourselves on collaboration, professionalism, and a strong commitment to our mission of providing exceptional legal services while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and energetic workplace.