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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior immigration paralegal in the United States is $74,187.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $86,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Senior Immigration Paralegal is an experienced legal professional who supports immigration attorneys in handling complex immigration cases. They prepare and file petitions, applications, and supporting documents for visas, permanent residency, and citizenship. They also communicate with clients, government agencies, and courts to ensure cases progress smoothly. Additionally, they may supervise junior paralegals and assist in legal research and case management. Their role requires deep knowledge of immigration laws and procedures to help attorneys provide effective legal representation.

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To thrive as a Senior Immigration Paralegal, you need a deep understanding of immigration laws and procedures, exceptional research and document preparation skills, and typically a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification with several years of immigration law experience. Familiarity with case management software such as INSZoom or LawLogix, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, is commonly required. Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal communication help set top candidates apart. These skills and qualities ensure accuracy, efficiency, and effective support to attorneys and clients in complex immigration cases.

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A Senior Immigration Paralegal typically manages casework from start to finish, including preparing visa applications, gathering supporting documentation, and ensuring timely filing of petitions. They often correspond with clients and government agencies, track case progress, and assist attorneys with legal research and drafting responses to requests for evidence. In addition, they may supervise junior paralegals and help train new team members. This role requires both independent work and frequent collaboration with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to ensure cases proceed smoothly and comply with all regulations.

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Infographic showing various Senior Immigration Paralegal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 84% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,187 per year, or $35.7 per hour.

Paralegal - Immigration Legal Services

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson

Paterson, NJ

Part-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

For over 75 years, Catholic Family and Community Services, has provided at little or no cost, a full spectrum of services to individuals who are oppressed, families who are in crisis and communities who are disenfranchised.

Located throughout the New Jersey Counties of Passaic, Morris and Sussex, we provide professionally based social services, including Behavioral Health Programs, Veterans Services, Children’s Programs, Senior and Aging Services and much more.

Paralegal - Immigration Legal Services

Schedule per week: Part Time 28 Hours - Monday - Friday between the hours of 9:00am - 3:00pm. (Flexibility Required)

Location: Paterson, NJ

Job Summary:

Works under supervision of experienced attorney. Must function independently in servicing our clients of limited means with their immigration petitions and problems, including:

- Adjustments of Status, I-485 Form;

- Employment Authorizations, I-765;

- Renewal/ Replacement of LPR Cards, I-90;

- Citizenship, N-400;

- DACA Renewals, I-821-D; and

- Support to attorney for Removal Proceedings appearances in Immigration Court

- Extensive client contact, eliciting of facts for sworn statements, obtaining details for the preparation of above-mentioned, and other, USCIS (ie, immigration agency) forms.

-Dedication to public service and Legal Services for persons of finite means and equity in implementation immigration law and policies

-Organization Sponsorship for representative accreditation possible

Qualifications:

1. Paralegal with 1-2 years legal or office experience

2. Good computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.)

3. Bilingual, Spanish fluency heavily preferred

4. Well organized and flexible

5. Strong interpersonal skills

6. Dedication to public service and Legal Services for persons of limited means and equity in implementation of immigration law and policies.

7. Open to training for a person interested in pursuing legal career, criminal justice or professional social worker employment.

8. Organization Sponsorship for representative accreditation possible

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion/passing of our criminal background/references/DMV check, fingerprinting, pre-employment physical and drug test, etc.

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