Russian Speaking Immigration Paralegal

Overview

Immigration Paralegal - Russian Speaker Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C. is a premier immigration law firm led by a retired U.S. Immigration Judge, dedicated to guiding clients through the U.S. immigration system with clarity, compassion, and precision. We represent individuals and families in complex immigration matters, including removal defense, asylum, family-based petitions, and humanitarian relief. We are seeking a polished, reliable, and client-focused Immigration Paralegal who is fluent in Russian and English and has at least two years of substantive immigration paralegal experience, including work before USCIS, Immigration Courts (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the Federal Circuit Courts.

This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with a retired U.S. Immigration Judge on complex, high-impact immigration matters and to gain advanced, practical experience across all stages of immigration litigation and adjudication.

• Assist attorneys in the preparation, filing, and tracking of immigration petitions, applications, motions, appeals, and briefs before USCIS, EOIR, BIA, and Federal Courts.
• Draft, organize, and assemble filings for removal defense, asylum, adjustment of status, waivers, motions to reopen/reconsider, appeals, and humanitarian relief.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on changes in immigration law, regulations, and agency procedures.
• Prepare and compile supporting evidence, exhibits, indexes, and complete filing packets for court submissions and USCIS filings.
• Communicate directly with clients in Russian and English to obtain information, explain procedures, provide case updates, and prepare clients for interviews and hearings.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized client files in both digital and physical formats.
• Draft professional legal correspondence, pleadings, and immigration forms with a high level of accuracy and compliance.
• Track deadlines, court dates, filing requirements, and agency notices to ensure timely and complete submissions.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff to support case strategy and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.

• At least 2 years of immigration paralegal experience.
• Fluency in Russian and English.
• Demonstrated experience with USCIS filings, Immigration Court (EOIR) proceedings, BIA appeals, and Federal Circuit matters.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, procedures, and commonly used forms.
• Excellent legal drafting, research, and evidence-organization skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases and strict deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment.
• High level of professionalism, organization, and time-management skills.

$52,000 - $75,000 per year