Immigration Law Firm Case Manager - NO REMOTE

Overview

Job Title: Immigration Paralegal (Multiple Practice Areas)

Location: Ames, Iowa (On-Site)

Position Type: Full-Time

We are a well-established, full-service immigration law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence in client service and legal advocacy. Our practice spans the full spectrum of immigration law, including family-based, employment-based, humanitarian, and removal defense matters. We pride ourselves on a collaborative team environment, professional development, and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse client base.

We are expanding our team and seeking four (4) Immigration Paralegals to support attorneys in the following practice areas:

• Consular Processing & Waivers
• Domestic Processing (Adjustment of Status & Naturalization)
• Employment-Based Immigration
• Asylum & Removal Defense (including State Court Guardian ships)

These roles are ideal for organized, detail-oriented professionals who are passionate about immigration law and eager to contribute to a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Each paralegal will work closely with attorneys and clients within their designated practice area while collaborating across teams as needed.

All Roles:

• Prepare, review, and file a wide range of immigration applications and petitions with USCIS, EOIR, Department of State, and other relevant agencies
• Draft legal documents including forms, support letters, affidavits, and correspondence
• Maintain and organize case files, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Track case progress, deadlines, and filing requirements
• Communicate with clients regarding case status, document requests, and procedural updates
• Assist attorneys with case strategy, preparation, and follow-up
• Ensure compliance with evolving immigration laws, policies, and procedures

Consular Processing & Waivers:

• Prepare immigrant visa applications and coordinate consular processing cases
• Assist with inadmissibility waivers (e.g., I-601, I-601A), including drafting hardship support documentation
• Communicate with clients abroad and coordinate document collection for consular interviews

Domestic Processing (Adjustment of Status & Naturalization):

• Prepare family-based petitions and adjustment of status applications (I-130, I-485)
• Assist with naturalization applications (N-400) and related filings
• Support clients through biometrics, interviews, and RFEs
• Provide Spanish language translation for interviews

Employment-Based Immigration:

• Prepare and file nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions (e.g., H-1B, L-1, PERM, I-140)
• Coordinate with employers and HR representatives
• Track visa availability, deadlines, and compliance requirements

Asylum & Removal Defense (including State Court Guardian ships):

• Assist with asylum applications (I-589), withholding of removal, and CAT claims
• Draft detailed client declarations and supporting affidavits using trauma-informed interviewing techniques
• Prepare filings for Immigration Court (EOIR), including motions, briefs, and exhibit packets
• Conduct country conditions research and compile supporting documentation
• Assist in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases, including coordination of state court guardianship proceedings
• Draft and prepare state court filings for guardianship, custody, and predicate orders
• Coordinate with state courts, clients, and external stakeholders regarding hearings and documentation
• Support attorneys in both immigration court and state court preparation

• Consular Processing & Waivers: Individuals who are detail-oriented, patient, and strong writers, with the ability to build persuasive, well-documented cases and manage long, complex timelines.
• Domestic Processing (Adjustment of Status & Naturalization): Professionals who excel in high-volume, process-driven environments, are highly organized, and enjoy frequent client interaction and case management.
• Employment-Based Immigration: Candidates who are analytical, precise, and comfortable working with corporate clients, regulatory frameworks, and complex procedural requirements.
• Asylum & Removal Defense: Individuals who are empathetic, resilient, and adaptable, with strong writing and listening skills, and the ability to manage emotionally complex cases alongside fast-paced litigation.

• Minimum 1–3 years of immigration law experience: practice-area experience strongly preferred for each role
• Experience with removal defense, asylum, and/or SIJS-related state court work strongly preferred for the Asylum & Removal role
• Strong knowledge of immigration forms, procedures, and agencies relevant to assigned practice area
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual skills (especially Spanish or other high-demand languages) are a…