Bilingual Immigration Junior Paralegal (English-Spanish)

About the role

Join a fast‑growing New Jersey immigration law firm as a Junior Paralegal/Legal Assistant. You will support humanitarian immigration cases, working directly with clients in both English and Spanish to gather information and prepare legal documents.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and take client declarations for VAWA, T‑Visa, and U‑Visa cases
• Conduct research and gather factual information for case files
• Learn and apply the firm’s internal processes and workflows
• Communicate with clients, providing clear and empathetic updates
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members on case strategy

Required profile

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (both written and spoken)
• At least 6 months experience handling humanitarian immigration matters
• Experience taking declarations and drafting legal documents
• Strong written communication, grammar, and legal drafting skills
• High attention to detail and ability to learn new legal concepts quickly

Required skills

• Bilingual (English‑Spanish)
• Experience with VAWA, T‑Visa, and U‑Visa cases
• Legal document drafting
• Basic knowledge of immigration procedures and workflows

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $7 to $12 USD, with the possibility of increase after six months
• Opportunities for professional growth in a nationally recognized firm
• Supportive, collaborative team environment