Senior US Immigration Paralegal - Remoto
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Full-time
Legal agreement: Employment
Posted over 1 year ago
Responsibilities
Join Our Team as a Senior US Immigration Paralegal, and Advance Your Legal Career!
Are you passionate about immigration law and eager to work with U.S.-based legal firms? Do you have the skills and experience to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced legal environment? If so, we want you on our team!
- Position: Senior Legal Immigration Assistant (English B2 Minimum).
- Location: Remote (Latin America).
- Work-week: case-load
Why Join Us?
- Specialized Experience: Work directly with U.S. law firms and continue to build a career in immigration law.
- Competitive Salary: Earn a stable income with opportunities for professional growth.
- Flexibility: Enjoy a fully remote position that allows you to work from anywhere in Latin America.
- Career Development: Enhance your legal expertise in U.S. immigration law while working with experienced attorneys.
Description:
- Be the focal point for the preparation and management of immigration cases.
- Work closely with attorneys and clients, providing technical, human, and detailed legal support.
- Freedom to organize your workflow with a focus on excellence, deadline compliance, and ethical guidance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and file immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documents (e.g., I-130, I-485, N-400, asylum applications).
- Manage cases, including EOIR appearances.
- Manage hearing schedules and USCIS deadlines, track case files and client documents.
- Coordinate with attorneys and clients (family, employment, asylum, deportation).
- Communicate with clients, government agencies (USCIS, ICE, NVC), and attorneys to coordinate case progress.
- Draft affidavits and client declarations with accuracy and professionalism.
- Assist in translations and interpretation for Spanish-speaking clients if needed.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. immigration laws and firm policies throughout.
Requirements:
- Paralegal certification or a degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field. Certifications in U.S. immigration law (desirable).
- Experience with EOIR and USCIS. 5 years of verifiable experience is a must: complete handling of USCIS, ICE, and CBP forms.
- Proficiency in U.S. immigration law: familiarity with asylum cases, adjustment of status, family-based petitions, and employment-based petitions.
- Legal writing and speaking in English and Spanish. English proficiency: C1.
- Proficiency in case management software (Clio, Docketwise, INSZoom, and LawLogix, other), Microsoft Office, and online legal research tools.
- Critical thinking and deadline management.
- Job stability and remote experience.
- Detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Work, manage tasks and present cases with a clear methodology.
- Tech requirements: own a reliable computer and have a stable internet connection.
If you’re ready to take your legal career to the next level and gain valuable experience working with U.S. law firms, apply now!