Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

The Stateside Paralegal will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys in an immigration law practice, with a focus on U.S.-based immigration matters. This role is responsible for assisting in case preparation, drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, client communication, and ensuring compliance with deadlines and immigration regulations. The paralegal plays a key role in facilitating smooth case management and delivering exceptional client service.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Draft, review, and prepare petitions, applications, motions, and supporting evidence for immigration cases (family-based, employment-based, humanitarian, and naturalization).
• Conduct legal research on immigration policies, regulations, and case precedents.
• Manage and organize client files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm standards and federal requirements.
• Communicate with clients to gather information, provide case updates, and answer routine questions under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate with attorneys to prepare for client interviews, hearings, and filings.
• Maintain case calendars, track deadlines, and monitor case progress.
• Liaise with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of State (DOS), and other government agencies as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of affidavits, declarations, and evidence packets.
• Support attorneys with trial preparation and court filings when applicable.
• Perform administrative tasks including document management, scheduling, and correspondence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Legal Studies, Political Science, or a related field, or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• 2+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in immigration law.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. immigration processes, forms, and procedures.
• Excellent legal writing, proofreading, and research skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, immigration case management software (e.g., LawLogix, INSZoom, Docketwise, or similar).
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm environment with high-volume immigration caseloads.
• Familiarity with family-based, employment-based, and humanitarian relief immigration cases.
• Certifications such as NALA (Certified Paralegal) or AACP (Advanced Certified Paralegal).

Key Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative legal team.
• Client-focused mindset with empathy and cultural sensitivity.
• High level of accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of filings and submissions.
• Client satisfaction and responsiveness.
• Compliance with firm standards and immigration regulations.
• Effective case management and adherence to deadlines.
• Contribution to overall case success rates.

Work Environment

• Hybrid Role based in San Antonio, TX.
• Combination of in-person meetings and remote work. Occasional travel is required for stakeholder engagement, community events, and conferences.
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture with a fast-paced startup dynamic.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $20 to $30, DOE
• Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Mental health support
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Home office allowance

Application Process

You may apply to our career page:

Physical Demands:

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use their hands to perform tasks. Some lifting of files (up to 10 pounds) may be necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Alonso & Alonso attorneys at law is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

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