Immigration Paralegal Passionate about Removal Work

Are you dedicated to resisting the deportation machine? Do you love helping win cases in court even against seemingly impossible obstacles? JLW Immigration Law Group in Austin, Texas is looking for a Spanish-speaking Immigration Paralegal with 2+ years of deportation defense and humanitarian relief experience to join a firm that uses dark humor and occasional bad language to stay sane in the current political environment, but always fights hard for their clients in the most professional and ethical way possible. You will serve as the primary case-management and case-preparation collaborator with the firm’s Senior Removal Defense Attorney. This is not simply a forms-preparation position. You will take meaningful ownership of case progression: keeping matters organized and moving, preparing high-quality work for attorney review, communicating with clients, coordinating with and delegating effectively to support staff, anticipating what comes next, staying ahead of multiple and ever-changing deadlines, and making sure the attorney is brought in at the right time and with the right information. Key info about the role:

• Salary Range: $67,500 to $80,000 per year, depending on experience and demonstrated value, plus bonus structure and profit sharing based on hitting goals and targets.
• Growth + Professional Development: Opportunities for growth into operational development/oversight roles as well as training/supervising/supporting team members.
• Work Location: Strong preference for a candidate who can work in a hybrid role in Austin or San Antonio. Also open to 100% remote in the U.S.–must be available to work CST hours.
• Language/Education: Fluency/professional proficiency in Spanish is a MUST. Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification preferred.
• Benefits: Health cost reimbursement plan + 401(k) with 4% matching. Six weeks per year for vacation/PTO/disconnection.
• Realistic Hours: 40 hours per week. Emphasis on work-life balance.
• Start Date: ASAP.

What About the Day-to-Day? In this role, you’ll manage 100 to 150 cases (not all active cases). You’ll help prepare cases with the Senior Removal Defense Attorney to present in immigration court and BIA proceedings, bond hearings, and interviews before USCIS and EOIR, and communicate with clients to guide them with empathy and professionalism through complex processes. You’ll be focused on removal work but also manage under attorney supervision a wide range of immigration applications as clients require, including asylum, VAWA, family petitions, waivers, and adjustment of status, as well as helping assist with appeals and federal litigation. The attorney and paralegal operate as a team. The attorney is responsible for legal strategy, legal judgment, advocacy, reviewing work, providing final sign-off, and making appearances. The paralegal is responsible for client management, case preparation, organization, follow-through, and the timely, organized presentation of issues to the attorney. About the Firm JLW Immigration Law Group is a women-led firm that fights for the rights of immigrants with expertise, tenacity, and professionalism. The firm, led by founder and CEO Jennifer Walker Gates, has an egalitarian and collaborative problem-solving approach. The firm treats all team members as respected professionals and full human beings, and demands courage, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement from every employee. Their Brand Promise Legal professionals can never ethically promise outcomes to clients. JLWILG promises to their clients is the following:

• Proactive communications about case status.
• Direct access to the legal team for questions and concerns.
• Honesty and clarity about case strategy and objectives.
• Transparency about the work done on the case.
• Shared sense of urgency about their situation.
• Commitment to quality. They do not sacrifice quality for any reason.
• Compassion and respect in interactions.

How to Apply

Please follow the instructions to submit your resume/CV. JLW Immigration Law Group is an equal opportunity employer. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, veteran status, family history and genetic information, or any other protected status. Apply To This Job