Immigration Paralegals

The positions assist attorneys in prepare petitions and applications in employment-based, family-based, and humanitarian-based immigration.

Immigration Paralegal

Location: Atlanta, San Francisco, New York, or Remote

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus opportunities

Reports to: Managing Attorney

About aiLegal

aiLegal is a technology-driven immigration law firm focused on delivering efficient, high-quality, and client-centered legal services. Our practice handles a broad range of immigration matters, including family-based immigration, humanitarian cases, business immigration, consular processing, removal defense, and federal litigation.

We use technology, standardized workflows, and clearly defined case processes to improve efficiency, accountability, and the client experience. Team members are expected to take ownership of their work, meet deadlines, maintain high-quality standards, and contribute to monthly productivity goals.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized Immigration Paralegal to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable managing a high-volume caseload, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. This role requires strong immigration case preparation experience, excellent written communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Candidates should have significant experience with USCIS, EOIR, DOL, and/or consular processing matters.

Key Responsibilities

Immigration Case Preparation & Management

Prepare, draft, organize, and assemble immigration petitions, applications, motions, and supporting documentation, which may include:

Family & General Immigration

• I-130, I-485, I-751, I-129F
• N-400, I-765, I-131
• F-1 and B-1/B-2 matters
• Immigrant and nonimmigrant consular processing
• RFEs, NOIDs, NOIRs, motions, and appeals

Humanitarian & Removal Defense

• I-918 U Visa
• I-914 T Visa
• I-360 VAWA and SIJ
• I-601, I-601A, and I-212 waivers
• I-589 asylum matters
• EOIR-42A/42B cancellation matters
• EOIR motions and removal-defense filings

Business Immigration

• H-1B
• PERM
• TN
• E-3

Investor Immigration

• L-1A
• EB-1C
• E-2
• EB-5
• Entrepreneur parole matters

Talent-Based Immigration

• EB-1A
• EB-1B
• EB-2 NIW
• O-1

Additional responsibilities include:

• Manage and update case pipelines using aiLegal’s technology platform and case-management systems.
• Monitor filing deadlines, hearings, expiration dates, and case milestones.
• Ensure filings comply with USCIS, EOIR, DOL, consular, and internal requirements.
• Conduct structured client interviews and collect supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate client records and case notes.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status and documentation needs.
• Work closely with attorneys, intake staff, and other paralegals throughout the case lifecycle.
• Complete internal quality-control reviews before attorney review and filing.
• Follow established SOPs, checklists, and case-processing workflows.
• Maintain productivity and time-tracking records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of immigration law experience strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Family-based immigration
• Humanitarian immigration
• Removal defense
• Business immigration
• Employment-based immigration
• Strong knowledge of USCIS, EOIR, DOL, and/or consular procedures.
• Excellent legal writing, proofreading, and document-preparation skills.
• Strong organizational and case-management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable learning and working within technology-driven systems.
• Experience with Jira or similar project/case-management platforms is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role includes:

• Meeting established monthly productivity goals, including a target of approximately 100 credit hours of completed case work per month.
• Producing accurate, complete, and filing-ready work.
• Carefully reviewing personal information, filing fees, form editions, signatures, filing addresses, supporting documents, and filing deadlines.
• Following established SOPs and quality-control procedures.
• Maintaining timely internal and external communication.
• Actively collaborating with attorneys and other team members throughout the case process.

Compensation & Benefits

aiLegal offers:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth opportunities within a growing immigration practice

Why Join aiLegal?

At aiLegal, you will have the opportunity to work with a growing immigration practice that combines legal expertise with technology and process innovation.

You’ll join a collaborative team focused on delivering excellent client service while building more efficient and scalable ways to practice immigration law.

We value accountability, initiative, continuous improvement, and professionals who take pride in producing high-quality work.

If you are an experienced immigration paralegal who enjoys managing complex cases, working with clients, and contributing to a fast-moving team, we encourage you to apply.

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