Removal Defense Paralegal (bilingual)

Position open to candidates based in Latin America

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Bilingual (Spanish <> English) Removal Defense Paralegal to join one of our U.S. clients’ immigration law firms.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience supporting U.S. immigration law firms, with a significant focus on Removal Defense cases and removal proceedings. This role requires a solid understanding of immigration court procedures, case preparation, filing requirements, deadlines, and the day-to-day technical aspects of supporting attorneys in removal defense matters.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple cases while working closely with attorneys and legal teams. Hands-on experience with the EOIR Courts & Appeals System (ECAS) and MyCase is required.

Who You Are

• An experienced Immigration Paralegal with hands-on experience supporting U.S. immigration law firms.
• Experienced in Removal Defense and removal proceedings.
• Knowledgeable about the procedural and technical requirements involved in Removal Defense cases.
• Comfortable supporting attorneys with case preparation, filings, deadlines, and court-related matters.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficient in ECAS and MyCase and comfortable learning and navigating legal technology.
• Able to work independently while maintaining accuracy and consistency across multiple matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support for Removal Defense and removal proceedings.
• Assist attorneys with the preparation, organization, and management of removal defense cases.
• Prepare and organize case documents, evidence, forms, and supporting materials for attorney review and filing.
• Assist with filings and case-related tasks through the EOIR Courts & Appeals System (ECAS).
• Monitor court deadlines, filing requirements, hearings, and other important case dates.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files in MyCase.
• Conduct case-related administrative and procedural tasks as directed by attorneys.
• Assist with preparing documentation and evidence for immigration court proceedings.
• Track case status and follow up on pending matters to ensure deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
• Communicate with attorneys and legal team members regarding case updates, outstanding documents, deadlines, and next steps.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client and case information with professionalism and discretion.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal English & Spanish communication skills.
• Previous experience as an Immigration Paralegal supporting a U.S. immigration law firm.
• Significant hands-on experience with Removal Defense cases and removal proceedings.
• Strong understanding of the technical and procedural aspects of Removal Defense matters.
• Hands-on experience using the EOIR Courts & Appeals System (ECAS) — required.
• Hands-on experience using MyCase — required.
• Experience preparing and organizing documents and evidence for immigration court matters.
• Experience tracking court deadlines, hearings, and case-related requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with attorneys and legal teams.
• Commitment to confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive legal matters.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation in USD.
• PTO.
• Long-term career growth opportunities.
• Exposure to established U.S.-based law firms and legal teams.
• Collaborative and supportive remote work culture.

About Wyzer Staffing

Wyzer Staffing places senior legal, marketing, operations, and technical talent into U.S. law firms. We work directly with firm owners on roles where culture fit and ownership orientation matter as much as résumé credentials. The client firm will be introduced after an initial conversation.

We look forward to hearing from you!