Job Description

Are you a relentless and meticulous legal strategist, capable of mastering the procedural board and transforming removal defense into an opportunity for freedom and legal status for the clients?

At Mangone Law Firm, excellence is intentional, quality is uncompromised, and going above and beyond is part of who we are.

About Us

Mangone Law Firm, LLC is a New Jersey-based immigration law firm that has been dedicated since 2012 to helping new Americans obtain legal status in the U.S. We proudly represent immigrants nationwide and are fully committed to excellence in customer service — deeply understanding our clients’ challenges and genuinely caring about their outcomes. We’re fueled by a strong corporate culture and clear core values. We’re prepared for a bright future and we’re looking for talented people who want to grow professionally and never settle for stagnation.

🌟 We’re an Inc. 5000 Honoree! 🌟

Mangone Law Firm is proud to be recognized on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies! This honor celebrates our team’s resilience, innovation, and dedication to delivering outstanding results for our clients. When you join us, you become part of a thriving, forward-moving team that’s committed to growth, excellence, and making an impact every single day.

We are currently seeking a Court Paralegal (Removal Defense) to join our legal department in a 100% remote capacity.

Requirements

The Court Paralegal (Removal Defense) is a highly specialized legal support role within our Immigration Court department. This position is responsible for managing removal and deportation defense cases from start to finish under attorney supervision, ensuring strict compliance with court deadlines, precision in exhibit organization, and seamless communication with clients, Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) courts, and DHS/OPLA.

Operating under an unyielding "Above the Line" mindset, you will take full ownership of your portfolio, demonstrating deep technical knowledge in litigation procedures, advanced forms, and—above all—the creation of high-quality, legally robust motions with minimal supervision. Every motion drafted and every deadline secured directly advances our mission: to change one million lives.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in Court proceedings, Removal Defense, Motions, Adjustment of Status (AOS), and assisting detained clients. Comprehensive, in-depth expertise in handling forms for Asylum, Removal, SIJS, and Bond requests.
• Language Proficiency: Bilingual (B2 - C1 level) in English and Spanish. Essential technical and linguistic ability to translation complex legal concepts from English to Spanish in an empathetic manner for the client, and to draft formal motions in English addressed to immigration judges.
• Legal Skills: Excellent legal research skills, advanced technical writing, detailed analysis of criminal/biographical backgrounds (FBI, FOIA), and meticulous organization of court files and evidence.

Non-Negotiable: The Above The Line Mindset

At Mangone Law Firm, LLC every position operates under an "Above the Line" (ATL) mindset. We do not accept excuses, blame, or reactive behaviors. As part of your onboarding, you will read Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, applying its principles to take full ownership of your caseload and results.

Benefits

What we offer you:

• Competitive compensation: Base hourly pay between $8–$12 USD/hour, (depending on experience).
• Ongoing professional development to keep growing your skills and advancing your career.
• A dynamic, challenging work environment where your talent will be recognized and rewarded.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference — helping people achieve their dreams of a better life in the United States.
• Paid Time Off after twelve months.
• Remote 100%