Paralegal Research and Writing

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, PLLC•San Antonio, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal Research and Writing role supports immigration cases through USCIS correspondence and case management, legal research and drafting, and collaboration with attorneys and legal staff. The position reviews RFEs, NOIDs, and application rejections; identifies deficiencies in client files and necessary supplementary evidence; and tracks deadlines to ensure accurate, timely submissions. It also conducts legal and factual investigations, prepares preliminary cover letters, motions, and appeal briefs, and helps respond to complex USCIS inquiries while keeping current with immigration law developments. The role works with attorneys and legal staff to gather and organize supporting evidence, refine legal documents and submissions, and maintain accurate, consistent case files. It is a hybrid position based where the organization has offices: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Houston, McAllen, and/or Phoenix, Arizona. Work combines in-person meetings and remote work, with occasional travel for stakeholder engagement, community events, and conferences. The work environment is collaborative, mission-driven, and fast-paced.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
At least 1 year of experience responding to USCIS-issued RFEs and NOIDs.
Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
Background in family-based or humanitarian immigration.
Proactive, solution-oriented, and detail-focused approach.

Responsibilities

Analyze and process USCIS correspondence, including Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and application rejections.
Assess client application files to identify deficiencies and determine what supplementary evidence USCIS requires.
Track deadlines and ensure timely, accurate submission of case materials.
Conduct legal and factual investigations to support immigration cases.
Draft preliminary cover letters, motions such as motions to reconsider or reopen, and appeal briefs.
Assist in preparing responses to complex USCIS inquiries.
Stay current on immigration law developments and integrate changes into case strategies.
Work with attorneys and legal staff to gather and organize supporting evidence.
Refine legal documents and submissions with supervising attorneys and team leaders.
Maintain organized case files and coordinate with the team to ensure consistency and quality control.