CNK LAW FIRM, LLC · 7 hours ago
Immigration Paralegal
Elkridge, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$24/hr - $28/hr
2+ years expCNK Law Firm LLC is a dedicated immigration law firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, focused on providing strategic and compassionate legal solutions. The Immigration Paralegal role is essential for maintaining the firm's efficiency in handling immigration cases, supporting attorneys in managing motions, applications, and client communications.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Draft, file and manage, applications for relief, motions and briefs in removal proceedings; maintain impeccable deadlines and filing procedures
Prepare clients for hearings, organize exhibits/evidence, and ensure clients understand what to expect and how to show up prepared
Prepare and file USCIS affirmative applications and evidence packets (e.g., adjustment, naturalization, family-based filings, etc.), and manage post-filing follow-up
Support matters such as waivers (including divorce/abuse-based categories), VAWA, asylum, U visas, consular processing, and green card applications
Maintain frequent, professional communication with clients – updates, document requests, and expectation-setting – while protecting confidentiality
Keep Docketwise updated, track tasks/deadlines, and maintain organized digital and physical files
Conduct legal/procedural research and draft persuasive written work product with proper citations and supporting evidence
Help ensure clients feel welcomed (e.g., offer water/snack when appropriate) and supported when they come into the office
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2–3 years as an immigration paralegal (more experience strongly preferred)
Self-starter with strong follow-through; you do not require daily supervision to produce high-quality work
Sound judgment, ability to prioritize, and comfort working independently in a small, busy firm
Demonstrated ability to draft motions/briefs and assemble complete, well-supported filings
Professional, empathetic communicator who protects the client experience and the firm's values
Comfortable working in Docketwise and Google Workspace; able to learn firm-specific SOPs quickly
Discreet, trustworthy, and meticulous with deadlines and recordkeeping
Benefits
Paid Time Off: 12 days of PTO per year, accruing after the initial 90 days.
Holidays: Five paid federal holidays, including Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Parking: Free
Company
CNK LAW FIRM, LLC
CNK Law Firm, LLC is an immigration law firm based in Elkridge Maryland allowing for legal services in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase