Paralegal Research and Writing

Alonso & Alonso•San Antonio, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal Research and Writing role supports immigration cases through USCIS correspondence and case-file management, legal research and drafting, and collaboration with attorneys and legal staff. The position analyzes Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and application rejections; reviews client files for deficiencies; identifies 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, assists with complex USCIS responses, and monitors immigration law developments. The paralegal works with attorneys and team leaders to gather evidence, refine submissions, and maintain organized, consistent case files. This is a hybrid role based in an office location in San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Houston, McAllen, or Phoenix, Arizona, combining in-person meetings with remote work. Occasional travel is required for stakeholder engagement, community events, and conferences. The work environment is described as collaborative, mission-driven, and fast-paced, with a startup dynamic. Salary depends on experience.

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 RFEs, NOIDs, and application rejections.
Assess client application files to identify deficiencies and determine supplementary evidence required by USCIS.
Track deadlines and ensure timely, accurate submissions of case materials.
Conduct legal and factual investigations to support immigration cases.
Draft preliminary cover letters, motions, including motions to reconsider or reopen, and appeal briefs.
Assist in preparing responses to complex USCIS inquiries.
Stay up to date 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 in collaboration with supervising attorneys and team leaders.
Maintain organized case files and coordinate with the team to ensure consistency and quality control.
Travel occasionally for stakeholder engagement, community events, and conferences.