Immigration Legal Assistant (Remote) | LATAM

Overview

Full-time contractor position with remote work.

This role supports a law firm handling family-based immigration matters. You will work closely with attorneys and clients throughout the case lifecycle and help prepare and manage a diverse caseload in the Family Immigration Department.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Aligned with US Pacific Time (CST)

Compensation

• $1,300 to $1,800 per month, depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize accurate, submission-ready documentation for family-based immigration matters, including:
  • I-130 petitions
  • Consular Processing
  • Non-immigrant Visas
  • Advanced Parole
  • Military Parole in Place (Military PIP)
  • Fiancée Visas
  • Family Waivers
• Draft and review affidavits, petitions, correspondence, and supporting legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Conduct legal research and provide attorneys with relevant information to support case preparation and strategy.
• Build complete case files by collecting, reviewing, and organizing required documentation from clients.
• Keep cases moving by monitoring progress, tracking deadlines, and coordinating required next steps with attorneys and clients.
• Maintain accurate case records, databases, and case management systems in accordance with firm procedures.
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients by providing professional case updates and helping clients understand documentation and procedural requirements.
• Coordinate consultations, client meetings, hearings, court appearances, and other case-related appointments.
• Help prepare clients for hearings and legal proceedings by ensuring required information and documentation are complete and accessible.
• Support case administration by assisting with service quotes, payment verification, reimbursements, billing-related information, correspondence, filing, and data entry.

Requirements (Must-Have)

• At least 2 years of professional experience as a Legal Assistant, including hands-on experience with family-based immigration cases.
• Working knowledge of family immigration processes such as I-130 petitions, Consular Processing, visas, waivers, and related filings.
• Professional fluency in both English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple active cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience using legal research tools and case management software.
• High attention to detail when preparing, reviewing, and maintaining legal documents and case records.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive client information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Bachelor’s degree in a legal, administrative, social sciences, or related field.
• Paralegal certification or Legal Assistant diploma.
• Experience handling Advanced Parole, Military Parole in Place, Fiancée Visa, or Family Waiver matters.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a U.S. immigration law practice.
• Familiarity with client billing, legal service quotes, payment tracking, or reimbursement processes.