Bilingual (Spa - Eng) Immigration Legal Assistant - Remote

Overview

This New Jersey-based immigration law firm, dedicated since 2012, is seeking an Immigration Legal Assistant to support attorneys and help ensure timely, well-organized case progress across a nationwide practice.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with day-to-day administrative and case coordination tasks.
• Manage attorney calendars by scheduling meetings and consultations, coordinating commitments, and ensuring deadlines and priorities are met.
• Track production metrics and keep firm numbers up to date, including active cases, progress by stage, and upcoming deadlines.
• Prepare and present periodic reports on key production and firm-wide indicators to support decision-making.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys, the production team, and upper management to ensure smooth, timely communication.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a similar role within an immigration law firm.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English: fluent in speaking and writing at B2 level or higher.
• Immigration law knowledge with proven experience handling humanitarian cases, including T Visa, U Visa, VAWA, and SIJS.
• Experience managing multiple calendars, coordinating meetings, and prioritizing commitments in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to track performance indicators and prepare clear, timely reports.
• Proficiency with productivity tools (Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office) and case or project management platforms (Monday, Camplegal).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Availability to work 40 to 45 hours per week in a remote setting, with your own computer equipment and stable internet connection.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly base pay: 12–16 USD.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Paid Time Off after twelve months tenure.

Location

Remote work (40 to 45 hours per week). The firm is New Jersey-based and represents immigrants nationwide.