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Position: Immigration Removal Paralegal – Full Time
PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT CONSIDER YOUR RESUME UNLESS YOU FOLLOW OUR APPLICATION PROCESS
Application Process: We are currently looking for applicants located in Austin or San Antonio. Please submit your application/resume through this job post. Additionally, as part of our standard process, take 5-10 minutes to complete this short survey: https://go.cultureindex.com/s/0qdy00eAiU
Job Posting: Are you a proactive and personable individual who excels in a dynamic work environment requiring diligence, multitasking, and exceptional attention to detail? Is your commitment to delivering high-quality work unwavering? Do you take pride in ensuring that every client enjoys a consistently positive experience? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are currently accepting applications for an experienced Bilingual Paralegal to work in our Immigration Removal Department.
Peek Law Group, formerly known as Peek & Toland, is an established 20 year Austin firm focused on the practice of Criminal Defense and Immigration law. We are one of the most active immigration firms in Central Texas, and we are on the leading edge of litigation in criminal and immigration courts. We zealously seek the most outstanding result possible for our clients, and our employees are passionate and ready to fight for our clients. We are looking to add employees to our team who have a heart for serving the immigrant population and an interest in making a difference. If you find your purpose in life is to champion those who are marginalized, and you have a passion to be an excellent advocate, then we are looking for you!
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Removal Paralegal fluent in English and Spanish to assist our immigration team with removal/deportation cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immigration law, specifically handling EOIR cases, and possess at least three years of experience managing high-stakes immigration matters. In this role, you will be essential in supporting attorneys and clients through complex removal proceedings, handling both detained and non-detained cases, and ensuring that all documentation and filings are accurate and timely.
Responsibilities:
Document Preparation: Draft, prepare, and assemble motions, petitions, and supporting documents for court, including cases for asylum and cancellation of removal.
Case Management: Organize case files, manage deadlines, and ensure timely communication and updates to clients. Ability to work independently and in a high volume and fast-paced environment.
Legal Research: Stay current on removal-related immigration laws, regulations, and policies to ensure compliance and precision in case preparation.
Client Communication: Maintain regular communication with clients, providing case updates, answering inquiries, and guiding them through the process.
Attorney Support: Work closely with attorneys in case preparation, research, and client interactions, contributing to successful case resolutions.
Docket Management: Independently manage your assigned attorney’s docket, ensuring smooth case progression with minimal supervision.
Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in immigration removal or deportation cases, including working with EOIR.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or associate’s degree in paralegal studies preferred.
Skills: Strong drafting, proofreading, and legal research skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex case details and present clear, organized findings.
Interpersonal Skills: Comfortable working with diverse client backgrounds, providing empathetic and culturally sensitive support.
Language: Must be bilingual in English and Spanish (reading, writing, speaking).
Mission Alignment: Candidates must embrace the firm’s Mission Statement and Core Values.
Our Mission Statement: “Being your voice in Adversity through the pursuit of Justice, Mercy and Restoration.”
Our Core Values Called to champion those in need, every day in every small way, by: Responding Graciously, Advocating Tenaciously, Taking Ownership, Sowing Generously, Empowering for Excellence, and Restoring Compellingly.
Thank you for applying with us, we appreciate your time!