Immigration Legal Assistant (Remote) | Colombia

Overview

Employment Type: Full-Time Contractor

Workplace: Remote

Compensation: USD $1,500 - $1,600 / month

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST

This role supports attorneys handling Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, SIJ-SAPCR, Removal of Conditions, and CPS matters. You will help keep cases organized, accurate, and moving forward, from intake through key milestones.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in preparing and managing Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, SIJ-SAPCR, Removal of Conditions, and CPS matters from intake through key case milestones.
• Prepare immigration forms, petitions, affidavits, supporting evidence, correspondence, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Draft and organize motions, proposed orders, and supporting materials for CPS matters under attorney guidance.
• Maintain complete and accurate case files, databases, calendars, and supporting documentation so attorneys can quickly understand case status and next steps.
• Monitor filed applications, court dates, case deadlines, interviews, hearings, and other time-sensitive requirements.
• Communicate with clients in English and Spanish to collect documents, provide case updates, coordinate next steps, and help prepare them for legal proceedings.
• Coordinate communications with relevant parties involved in CPS cases and accurately document case-related developments.
• Conduct immigration and case-specific legal research and prepare clear summaries for attorney review.
• Review forms and legal documents for completeness, consistency, accuracy, and compliance before attorney submission.
• Help attorneys prepare efficiently for client meetings, interviews, court proceedings, and hearings.

Requirements (Must-Have)

• Previous experience as an Immigration Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar legal support professional, preferably supporting a U.S. immigration law practice.
• Practical knowledge of U.S. immigration procedures involving Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and Removal of Conditions/I-751 matters (a must).
• Experience preparing immigration forms, petitions, affidavits, supporting evidence, and other case documentation under attorney supervision.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence communicating directly with clients about documentation and case progress.
• Strong case-management skills, including experience tracking deadlines, monitoring pending applications, maintaining legal files, and managing multiple active matters accurately.
• Ability to conduct legal research, prepare case summaries, draft professional correspondence, and carefully review legal documentation.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience supporting CPS/Child Protective Services matters, including communications with involved parties and preparation of motions and proposed orders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• Experience working remotely with a U.S.-based law firm or legal team.
• Proficiency with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail, and Google Drive.
• Professional interest in immigration law, child welfare matters, and access to legal services.

Compensation & Benefits

• USD $1,500 - $1,600 / month

Location

Remote