Paralegal - Federal Litigation
About The Position
About Us: Saenz-Garcia PLLC is a rapidly growing firm specializing in immigration and dedicated to securing just outcomes for our clients in complex immigration cases. We are committed to defending immigrant rights and challenging adverse decisions through federal court litigation. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Federal Immigration Litigation Paralegal to provide dedicated, high-level support to our Federal Immigration Litigation Attorneys. This role is essential for managing our federal caseload, focusing heavily on document preparation, strategic organization, and maintaining the integrity of our federal court filings. What Our Paralegals Do The Paralegal will provide critical support in managing federal court cases, including but not limited to those involving the following areas: Federal Case Filing Management: Draft, prepare, and organize all documents necessary for filing Complaints, Motions, Briefs, and Petitions in U.S. District Courts and Circuit Courts of Appeals. Ensure all federal court filings (including electronic/ECF filings) comply with jurisdictional rules and deadlines. Litigation Support: Prepare attorneys for hearings by assembling trial packets, creating chronologies and charts, and drafting formal discovery/document requests (e.g., FOIA requests). Specialized Litigation Support: Assist attorneys in litigation related to: Administrative Procedure Act (APA) challenges for unreasonable delays or wrongful denials. Mandamus actions compelling federal agencies to perform owed duties within reasonable timeframes. Habeas Corpus petitions challenging unlawful detentions by federal authorities. Circuit Petitions for Review, Denaturalization defense, and Naturalization de novo reviews. Evidence Management: Review, organize, and summarize voluminous evidence (e.g., criminal records, affidavits, country reports) and prepare materials for court submission. Client Communication & Ethics: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, gathering necessary information, providing case updates, and maintaining strict confidentiality.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2-5 years of proven experience directly supporting federal litigation, preferably in immigration or administrative law.
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in legal documents and case information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, attorneys, and court personnel
- Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage a high-volume workload professionally.
- Proficiency in ECF/Pacer systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and legal case management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase, Docketwise) is required.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting cases involving the APA, Mandamus, or Habeas Corpus is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Draft, prepare, and organize all documents necessary for filing Complaints, Motions, Briefs, and Petitions in U.S. District Courts and Circuit Courts of Appeals.
- Ensure all federal court filings (including electronic/ECF filings) comply with jurisdictional rules and deadlines.
- Prepare attorneys for hearings by assembling trial packets, creating chronologies and charts, and drafting formal discovery/document requests (e.g., FOIA requests).
- Assist attorneys in litigation related to: Administrative Procedure Act (APA) challenges for unreasonable delays or wrongful denials.
- Mandamus actions compelling federal agencies to perform owed duties within reasonable timeframes.
- Habeas Corpus petitions challenging unlawful detentions by federal authorities.
- Circuit Petitions for Review, Denaturalization defense, and Naturalization de novo reviews.
- Review, organize, and summarize voluminous evidence (e.g., criminal records, affidavits, country reports) and prepare materials for court submission.
- Act as a primary point of contact for clients, gathering necessary information, providing case updates, and maintaining strict confidentiality.
Benefits
- Medical (Firm covers 100% of employee-only premiums)
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K with 4% match
- Group Life Insurance
- Vol Life Insurance up to 500K
- Vol STD
- Group LTD
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Telemedicine (for all employees and dependents)
- Mental Heath assistance (all employees and dependents)
- 3 weeks accrued PTO
- $75 monthly health/wellness reimbursement (for gym, chiropractor, massage therapy, etc. up to employee)
- Assistance/reimbursement of CLE/Bar dues and fees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
