SEM Seguridad is offering secure screening of candidates and hiring on behalf of Chavez & Valko LLP.

Company Description: Chavez & Valko LLP has built its reputation on deep expertise across every area of U.S. immigration and naturalization law, sustained community engagement, and exceptional client service. Our employment-based practice combines experienced attorneys, dedicated paralegals, and modern case management technology to deliver responsive, accurate work for corporate clients of all sizes.

Role Description: The paralegal will support attorneys handling removal defense matters before the immigration courts, with some family-based immigration work as needed. The role involves substantial client contact, court preparation, and research into country conditions and forms of relief — including asylum, withholding of removal, CAT protection, cancellation of removal, and humanitarian visas (U, T, VAWA, SIJS).

Responsibilities include:

Managing removal cases from intake through resolution, including maintaining organized client files and tracking EOIR deadlines, master calendar dates, and individual hearing dates

Drafting motions, pre-hearing briefs, applications for relief (I-589, EOIR-42A/B, I-918, I-360, etc.), and supporting affidavits under attorney supervision

Conducting country conditions research for asylum, withholding, and CAT claims using DOS reports, UNHCR materials, and reputable secondary sources

Preparing court submissions, including exhibit indices, witness lists, and proposed orders, and filing through EOIR ECAS

Communicating with clients in English and Spanish to gather declarations, collect supporting evidence, and provide case updates





Providing interpretation support during client meetings and assisting with translation of supporting documents

Liaising with USCIS, ICE (ERO and OPLA), EOIR, and DHS counsel regarding case status, filings, prosecutorial discretion requests, and stays of removal

Assisting with BIA appeals, motions to reopen, motions to reconsider, and federal court petitions for review

Coordinating with detention facilities for client visits, phone calls, and document delivery where applicable

Maintaining case calendaring, timekeeping, and billing records

Qualifications
Required

Minimum 2 years of paralegal experience in immigration law, with substantive experience in removal defense

Working knowledge of EOIR procedures, the Immigration Court Practice Manual, and applications for relief from removal

Proficiency in legal research tools (Westlaw, Lexis, or equivalent) and immigration case management software

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken, including the ability to interpret between attorneys and clients

Strong writing, organizational, and case management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines

Sensitivity and professionalism when working with clients in vulnerable circumstances, including detained clients and survivors of trauma

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program

Paralegal certification (CP, ACP, RP, or equivalent)

Experience with EOIR ECAS and ICE online portals

Familiarity with country conditions research databases (Refworld, ecoi.net, etc.)

Prior work with detained populations, asylum seekers, or survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, or persecution

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