Immigration Paralegal

Immigration Paralegal Robert Half - 3.9 Los Angeles, CA Job Details Temporary | Contract $33.25 - $38.50 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Visa requirements compliance Immigration law Immigration case experience Immigration support Full Job Description We are looking for an experienced Immigration Paralegal to join a legal team in Los Angeles, California on a Contract basis. This role supports attorneys with a diverse caseload involving humanitarian and family-based immigration matters, while helping keep filings, records, and case activity organized and on schedule. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, client-focused, and comfortable working with legal documentation, court-related deadlines, and case management systems in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and submit affirmative immigration matters, including asylum applications, T visas, U visas, and family-based petitions. Organize case materials and review supporting records to assist attorneys in getting matters ready for immigration hearings. Draft legal paperwork such as motions, pleadings, declarations, and other supporting documents for submission to the appropriate immigration authorities and courts. Track important filing dates, hearings, and internal milestones to help ensure all case deadlines are met. Interview clients to gather detailed background information and supporting facts needed for declarations, applications, and evidence packages. Coordinate with clients, court personnel, witnesses, and subject matter experts to collect documents and case-related information. Maintain consistent communication with clients and legal team members regarding outstanding items, case progress, and next steps. Keep case files, status updates, and reporting records accurate, current, and well documented in relevant systems. Provide day-to-day administrative and case support to attorneys, including work performed in Microsoft Office and case management platforms such as Legal Server and immigration e-filing tools when applicable. At least 2 years of experience supporting immigration law matters in a paralegal or similar legal support capacity. Working knowledge of affirmative immigration filings, including asylum, T visa, U visa, and family-based visa matters. Experience preparing legal documents and supporting attorneys with hearing preparation, motion practice, or brief development. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active cases, deadlines, and document-heavy workflows. Ability to conduct client interviews professionally and gather accurate, detailed information for case development. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Legal Server and immigration e-service platforms is preferred. Background using case management software and supporting litigation or trial preparation activities is highly valued. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .