Remote Immigration Paralegal (LATAM or the Caribbean)

Overview

This role is for an experienced Immigration Paralegal based in Latin America or the Caribbean. The position is a long-term, fully remote opportunity supporting a U.S. immigration law firm headquartered in Manhattan. Work will involve hands-on management of U.S. immigration cases from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage U.S. immigration cases from start to finish with minimal supervision or ongoing guidance.
• Support immigration matters with a particular focus on L-1 and O-1 visa cases.
• Manage cases according to professional standards, processes, and workflows expected within a U.S. law firm.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients throughout their immigration matters.
• Provide a high level of service when working with senior-level and high-profile clients.
• Maintain clear communication with attorneys and other members of the legal team throughout each case.
• Collaborate with a close-knit remote team while independently handling assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience working with U.S. immigration law.
• Hands-on experience managing immigration cases independently from beginning to end.
• Professional experience with L-1 and O-1 visa matters.
• Previous experience working with a U.S. law firm and familiarity with U.S. legal standards and workflows.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Fluent or native-level English, both written and spoken.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Experience communicating with senior, executive, or high-profile clients is highly valued.
• Ability to work independently without requiring basic immigration-law training or continuous supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a collaborative, close-knit team.
• Candidates must be based in Latin America or the Caribbean.

Preferred Qualifications

• German or Italian language skills, given the firm’s international client base.
• Experience working with clients based in Germany or Italy.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the job description.

Location

• Fully remote
• Candidates must be based in Latin America or the Caribbean.
• Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET) / New York Time

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-Time | Regular Office Hours
• Candidates progressing in the interview process will be required to provide at least two professional references (ideally three).
• Only resumes submitted in English will be considered.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.