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Removal Defense Paralegal

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a paralegal in immigration law, specifically removal defense
  • Strong knowledge of EOIR processes and procedures
  • Experience handling defensive asylum cases
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys with removal defense cases before EOIR
  • Prepare and file applications, including defensive asylum (Form I-589)
  • Draft legal documents, motions, and supporting materials
  • Manage case files, deadlines, and court calendars

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Management

About the company

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RecLatam

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What we do? Reclatam specializes in connecting talented candidates from Latin America with top employers from around the world. We work with companies in a variety of industries, from tech startups, and law firms to multinational corporations, to find the best candidates for open positions. Whether you need to make progress in a project or place a full-time position, we will help you build the best team.

Company details

Company typeStartup
IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size2 - 10

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Job description

Reclatam is hiring on behalf of our client for a Paralegal with experience in removal defense to support an immigration law practice. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in handling cases before EOIR, including defensive asylum matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys with removal defense cases before EOIR

  • Prepare and file applications, including defensive asylum (Form I-589)

  • Draft legal documents, motions, and supporting materials

  • Manage case files, deadlines, and court calendars

  • Communicate with clients to gather information and documentation

  • Ensure compliance with immigration procedures and requirements

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a paralegal in immigration law, specifically removal defense

  • Strong knowledge of EOIR processes and procedures

  • Experience handling defensive asylum cases

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

  • Experience working with U.S.-based immigration law firms

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic legal team

  • Remote work environment

  • Competitive compensation based on experience

  • Equipment Provided

  • Hiring Bonus

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