Immigration Paralegal

About the Firm

Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, an extension of Boston's innovation corridor, Samper Law delivers bespoke legal strategy to scaling enterprises, global talent and private clients across the country and around the world. We provide sophisticated advocacy for clients navigating complex immigration mobility, civil litigation and private legal matters. Our approach transcends traditional legal advice; we act as dedicated partners to secure legacies. The firm is known for zealous representation, integrity and the sophisticated handling of high stakes cases, within an environment that demands professional rigor and rewards high performance.

The Role

We are seeking a high caliber Immigration Paralegal to join our team. This is a vital position within our established structure, designed for a proactive professional ready to perform from day one, who delivers exceptional work product and spots opportunities to make our cases move faster and cleaner.

Core Responsibilities

• Removal defense and humanitarian relief: Prepare asylum applications, cancellation of removal packages, motions, stays, BIA appeals and EOIR filings, including evidence indexes and country conditions research.

• Family and humanitarian filings: Draft and prepare USCIS forms and supporting packages for family based petitions, adjustment of status, waivers, SIJ, U and T visas, VAWA, TPS and naturalization.

• Business and employment based immigration: Prepare nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-2, EB-1, EB-2 NIW, I-140) and support DOL processes.

• Legal writing: Draft declarations, support letters, affidavits and RFE responses for attorney review.

• Client liaison: Keep clients informed of case status with clear, empathetic and professional updates.

• Operational efficiency: Manage deadlines, receipts, expiration dates, calendars and docketing in Clio with absolute accuracy.

• Cross practice support: Assist in civil litigation, family and criminal matters as needed.

Professional Standards & Expectations

• Mission focused dedication: We value results, thoroughness and dedication over mere attendance.

• Operational discipline: Respect for the firm's structure and strict adherence to our protocols.

• Operational agility: Excel under pressure, prioritize accurately and switch focus without compromising quality.

• Professional focus: An unwavering professional demeanor that prioritizes productivity.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of substantive paralegal experience in immigration law.

• Education: Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.

• Languages: English required; fluency in Spanish or Portuguese strongly preferred.

• Systems: Comfort with case management software (Clio a plus) and USCIS online filing.

• Attributes: Extremely professional, disciplined and detail oriented.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with employer matching on your participation
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off that grows with tenure, plus paid firm holidays and your birthday off
• Performance based incentives for productivity, efficiency and contribution to the firm
• Professional development, including mentorship and CLE support for attorneys
• On site gym at our Woburn office

Work Arrangement

This is a full time, in person position at our Woburn office. Over time, team members who demonstrate consistent performance may earn eligibility for hybrid flexibility.