A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
BIA Appeals & Post-Decision Motions Paralegal Are you an experienced immigration paralegal who knows how to manage critical deadlines, complex filings, and multiple active matters with precision? Wannamaker Crimmigration Law is looking for a BIA Appeals & Post-Decision Motions Paralegal to join our Removal Defense / Appeals & Motions practice. This specialized role will help manage the lifecycle of BIA appeals, Motions to Reopen (MTR), and Motions to Reconsider (MTC) — from case intake and deadline calculation through filing, monitoring, and final case closure.
What You'll Do:
Manage critical BIA and Immigration Court filing deadlines Coordinate appeals, MTRs, and MTCs from intake through completion Prepare procedural filing documents and EOIR forms Coordinate drafting and filing workflows with contract and in-house attorneys Monitor pending matters, briefing schedules, decisions, and response deadlines Maintain organized case records and proof of filing and service Communicate with clients regarding documents and case status Escalate deadline, forum, and strategy issues requiring attorney review
What We're Looking For:
Experience in immigration removal defense or EOIR practice Working knowledge of BIA and Immigration Court procedures Familiarity with EOIR forms and ECAS Exceptional deadline-management and organizational skills Strong written communication skills Experience with legal case management systems
Preferred:
Direct BIA appeals, MTR, or MTC experience Experience coordinating with contract or outside counsel Bilingual Spanish/English Must be able to work in any of the following locations:
Texas:
4171 N Mesa St, Suite D 500, El Paso, TX 79902
Texas:
1225 North Loop West, Suite 1111, Houston, TX 77008
Arizona:
2409 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719
Nevada:
228 S 4th St, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Georgia:
3740 Davinci Ct, Suite 150, Norcross, GA 30092
Colorado:
3900 E. Mexico Ave. Building 1, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80210
California:
259 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013 If you're a detail-oriented immigration professional who thrives in a high-accountability, deadline-driven environment and wants your work to make a meaningful difference for clients navigating complex immigration matters, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today and join Wannamaker Crimmigration Law.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Profit sharing Vision insurance
