AGNIHOTRI LAW GROUP P.C. Experienced Family Court Paralegal South Richmond Hill, NY · Full time

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) paperwork and filings — demonstrated, not theoretical
• Hands-on experience with New York Family Court guardianship or custody proceedings
• Proficiency with the NYSCEF (New York State Courts Electronic Filing) system
• Fluency in Punjabi or Hindi
• Strong command of immigration forms: I-360, I-485, I-765, I-131, I-589, EOIR-26/27
• Ability to work in-person in New York City (Manhattan / Queens) with occasional travel to Nassau County

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft and file guardianship petitions in New York Family Court and Nassau County Surrogate's/Family Court
• Manage NYSCEF e-filing for family court and guardianship matters — including uploading documents, tracking deadlines, and monitoring case status
• Prepare and file SIJS petitions (I-360), supporting declarations, and coordination with family court counsel
• Conduct intake interviews and gather supporting documentation from clients in English, Punjabi, and/or Hindi
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files; manage attorney's calendar and court deadlines
• Coordinate with family court judges' clerks, guardians ad litem, and social service agencies as needed

Language:

• HINDI, PUNJABI (Required)

Work Location: In person