Paralegal – Federal Immigration Litigation

Dallas, Texas
Job TypeDirect Hire
Compensation$65000 - $85000 / yr

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Job description:

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Work on sophisticated federal immigration litigation with real impact
  • Support high-level federal court cases rather than routine agency filings
  • Join a fast-growing immigration firm with a strong national reputation
  • Be a critical player in federal strategy, filings, and case organization
  • Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and long-term stability
  • Ideal for experienced paralegals who want challenging, meaningful work

Location

On-site position in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area. Potential for hybrid for the right fit. This role is based in the office to support a high-volume federal litigation practice.

Note

This role requires prior federal litigation paralegal experience, bilingual English/Spanish proficiency, and permanent U.S. work authorization. Candidates must be comfortable working in-office and supporting attorneys on complex federal court matters.

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing immigration law firm focused on high-impact federal litigation. They are known for challenging unlawful government actions, advocating aggressively for immigrant rights, and producing top-tier federal court work. Their team values precision, accountability, and collaboration.

Job Description

  • Support federal immigration litigation attorneys on active federal court cases
  • Draft, prepare, and organize complaints, motions, briefs, and petitions
  • Manage ECF and PACER filings in U.S. District Courts and Circuit Courts
  • Track deadlines, court rules, and jurisdiction-specific filing requirements
  • Assemble hearing and trial preparation materials, chronologies, and case binders
  • Draft discovery-related materials, FOIA requests, and document requests
  • Organize and summarize large volumes of evidence and records
  • Communicate directly with clients to gather information and provide updates
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with ethical standards

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of hands-on federal litigation paralegal experience
  • Prior experience supporting APA, mandamus, or habeas matters strongly preferred
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Proficient with ECF, PACER, and federal court filing procedures
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable managing high-volume, deadline-driven litigation workflows
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Meaningful federal litigation work that directly impacts clients’ lives
  • Collaborative, mission-driven legal team
  • Clear expectations and well-structured workflows
  • Strong benefits package with firm-paid medical premiums
  • Opportunity to grow with a firm expanding its federal litigation practice

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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