Immigration Paralegal

Our firm is led by Judge Raisa Cohen, a retired Immigration Judge who believes in supporting her team through mentorship and learning. This is a rare opportunity to gain high-level insight into case strategy, issue-spotting, and decision-maker thinking, while taking meaningful ownership of active matters from day one. If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today.

$52,000 - $85,000 yearly

• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment.
• High level of professionalism, organization, and time-management skills.

At Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C., we don’t just practice immigration law; we transform lives. Led by retired Immigration Judge and former DHS prosecutor Raisa Cohen, who was once a refugee herself, our firm brings unmatched knowledge from every side of the immigration system.

We help clients trade fear for freedom through compassionate, strategic advocacy, from complex asylum cases to family petitions. Here, we fight for dignity, hope, and justice for every client.

We’re seeking team members who care deeply about people, not just cases- professionals who want to make a real impact in immigrants’ lives while growing in a mission-driven practice.

Benefits at Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C.:

• Competitive salary

• Paid time off and holidays

• Annual Bonus

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.