SAENZ-GARCIA LAW, PLLC ยท 19 hours ago
Paralegal - Federal Litigation
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expSaenz-Garcia PLLC is a rapidly growing firm specializing in immigration and dedicated to securing just outcomes for clients in complex immigration cases. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Federal Immigration Litigation Paralegal to provide dedicated support to their Federal Immigration Litigation Attorneys, focusing on managing federal caseloads and ensuring compliance with court filings.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Angelica Arceneaux
Responsibilities
Draft, prepare, and organize all documents necessary for filing Complaints, Motions, Briefs, and Petitions in U.S. District Courts and Circuit Courts of Appeals
Ensure all federal court filings (including electronic/ECF filings) comply with jurisdictional rules and deadlines
Prepare attorneys for hearings by assembling trial packets, creating chronologies and charts, and drafting formal discovery/document requests (e.g., FOIA requests)
Assist attorneys in litigation related to: Administrative Procedure Act (APA) challenges for unreasonable delays or wrongful denials
Mandamus actions compelling federal agencies to perform owed duties within reasonable timeframes
Habeas Corpus petitions challenging unlawful detentions by federal authorities
Circuit Petitions for Review, Denaturalization defense, and Naturalization de novo reviews
Review, organize, and summarize voluminous evidence (e.g., criminal records, affidavits, country reports) and prepare materials for court submission
Act as a primary point of contact for clients, gathering necessary information, providing case updates, and maintaining strict confidentiality
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2-5 years of proven experience directly supporting federal litigation, preferably in immigration or administrative law
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in legal documents and case information
Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, attorneys, and court personnel
Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage a high-volume workload professionally
Proficiency in ECF/Pacer systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and legal case management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase, Docketwise)
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
Preferred
Experience supporting cases involving the APA, Mandamus, or Habeas Corpus
Benefits
Medical (Firm covers 100% of employee-only premiums)
Dental
Vision
401K with 4% match
Group Life Insurance
Vol Life Insurance up to 500K
Vol STD
Group LTD
Flex Spending Accounts
Telemedicine (for all employees and dependents)
Mental Heath assistance (all employees and dependents)
3 weeks accrued PTO
$75 monthly health/wellness reimbursement (for gym, chiropractor, massage therapy, etc. up to employee)
Assistance/reimbursement of CLE/Bar dues and fees
Company
SAENZ-GARCIA LAW, PLLC
We provide tailored, compassionate, and professional immigration legal services to individuals and families.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase