Paralegal – Federal Immigration Litigation

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

• Meaningful federal litigation work that directly impacts clients’ lives
• 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