Paralegal

About the Firm

Tristani Law is a fast-growing, boutique immigration law firm based in Rockville, Maryland. We handle sophisticated business immigration matters for entrepreneurs, investors, executives, families, and companies, with a strong focus on EB-5 investor cases, business immigration filings, and complex immigration matters. We are a close-knit, collaborative team that values professionalism, initiative, and high-quality work while maintaining a supportive environment. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us long-term and is excited to learn.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Immigration Paralegal / Legal Assistant with 1–2 years of law firm experience who is organized, fast, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys structured, high-level legal work
• Learns quickly and takes initiative
• Is comfortable managing multiple cases at once
• Communicates clearly and professionally with clients
• Values teamwork and accountability

Experience in business immigration is preferred — but we are willing to train the right candidate.

• Prepare and assist with immigration filings and supporting documentation
• Draft forms, cover letters, exhibits, and supporting packets
• Organize and maintain electronic case files
• Communicate directly with clients regarding document requests, case updates, and follow-ups
• Draft clear, professional emails and written communications to clients
• Manage deadlines and follow-ups across multiple matters
• Perform document formatting, exhibit preparation, and PDF management
• Support attorneys and senior staff with case preparation and workflow management

• 1–2 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a law firm
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered. Paralegal certificate is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word required; Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat)
• Fast and accurate typing skills (touch typing preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort speaking and writing directly to clients in a professional setting
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Strong document formatting and attention to detail are essential. Much of our work involves preparing polished, USCIS-ready filing packages.

• Experience with business immigration filings (NIV or IV cases, corporate immigration, EB-5, etc.)
• Advanced Word formatting and document organization skills
• Strong PDF/Acrobat skills (combining, bookmarking, pagination, OCR, exhibit labeling)
• Comfort using AI tools in a responsible, confidential, and professional manner to improve efficiency and workflow is a plus
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment

• Hybrid schedule: approximately 3 days per week in our Rockville office
• Additional in-office days may be required depending on workload and case demands
• Communicative and supportive team culture
• High standards with strong mentorship and training

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Signing bonus available based on qualifications
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Overtime eligibility
• Paid on-site parking
• Spot bonuses and annual bonuses
• Long-term growth opportunity within the firm

Selected candidates may be asked to provide:

• A writing sample (academic or professional)
• A short skills assessment (Word formatting, proofreading, and/or typing)

Apply through Linked In with:

• Resume
• Brief cover note describing your experience and interest in business immigration

The right candidate is someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates proactively, and helps keep cases moving forward — not just someone who completes assigned tasks. They are comfortable asking for help when needed (we are always here to support each other) and are ready to step in and help teammates as workflow demands.