Paralegal - Virtual
About the Role
This is a position for a self-driven Paralegal professional. You won’t just support cases; you will be key in determining the strongest defense strategy for each client, predominantly for, I-589 and EOIR 42-B cases, leveraging your immigration court experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Technical Ownership: 3 or more years of immigration experience, including I-589 and 42-B applications. You are prepared to deliver on day 1. Autonomy: Act as a subject matter expert. You identify risks, propose solutions to procedural hurdles, and manage escalations independently. If you are a bilingual professional who masters the intricacies of the Immigration Court and thrives in a high-ownership, self-directed environment, this is your next challenge. Position Purpose The Paralegal role involves working closely with legal support staff and attorneys to prepare immigration court case strategies and respond to immigration judges’ orders. Paralegals are trained to handle a wide range of immigration inquiries and tasks before escalating matters to attorneys. Your Key Contributions Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities Learn requirements and be familiar with processes for I–589, EOIR 42-B, and other case types Review intake, interview, and initial research notes to develop legal strategies for attorney review Review and adjust case flow in response to immigration judges’ orders Conduct thorough reviews of full court case files prior to preparing clients for court appearances, ensuring they understand their case and what to expect Respond to client concerns and case escalations by identifying solutions or next steps Clearly and respectfully communicate legal information to clients based on attorney guidance Assist in developing and refining internal workflows, scripts, and training materials to improve consistency and efficiency across the Court team Partner with other operations teams to provide strategic insight and additional thoughts on the case process Upon request and where appropriate, help to handle overflow attorney tasks What Makes You a Great Fit Minimum Education and Experience Requirements (Essential Skills, Knowledge & Abilities) Possesses excellent English and Spanish, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent communication and organizational skills High School diploma or equivalent experience 5+ years of court filing experience, with a minimum of 3 years in immigration court filings Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software including Dropbox, SharePoint or CRM Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Ability to solve problems independently or with the support of leadership Ability to work as a team in a collaborative manner Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Work Schedule Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST Equipment Requirements, For PC Users: A modern processor (Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 from the last few years) Windows 11 (kept up to date) For Mac Users: A modern processor (Apple M1 chip or a recent Intel Core i5) A recent macOS (Ventura or newer) For Everyone: At least 8 GB of memory (RAM) to run applications smoothly A fast, hard drive with sufficient available storage How You'll Benefit Paid Time Off (PTO) – including vacation, sick leave, and personal days, consistent with the local country’s requirements. Paid Holidays – country‑specific public holidays. Locally aligned health benefits – such as medical, dental, vision, disability, and other required national benefits aligned to local laws and norms. Local payroll in native currency – with all taxes, social contributions, and statutory benefits automatically calculated and handled. Retirement or pension contributions – based on each country’s legal and cultural standards. Employee support and compliance protection – including access to local HR experts for questions about laws, culture, or benefits. Our Firm At Lisinski Law Firm, the commitment we show to our clients is matched by how we support and invest in our people. LLF is a place where employees are encouraged by peers, heard by leadership, and strengthened by a genuinely collaborative team culture. Whether you join Marketing, IT, Accounting, Legal, or any other function, your work matters. Every role contributes to meaningful, lasting impact in the lives of those we serve. Our Values At Lisinski Law Firm, we are driven by a client obsessed mindset and a commitment to learning, advocacy, efficiency, and nimbleness in everything we do. We work as true team players, delivering creative problem-solving and high-quality service to support families with excellence and care. Ready to take the next step in your career at the Firm? Apply today!