U.S. Immigration Paralegal

Overview

This role is for an experienced U.S. Immigration Paralegal to join a remote, virtual legal team as an independent contractor.

Position Type

• Independent Contractor
• Full-time, Virtual

Location

• Remote | South Africa, Taiwan, Colombia and Argentina

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and file immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documentation.
• Draft and review legal documents, declarations, affidavits, recommendation letters, and client correspondence.
• Communicate with clients to gather information, request supporting documentation, provide case updates, and respond to inquiries professionally and timely.
• Maintain organized and accurate digital case files to support efficient case management and document retrieval.
• Manage and update legal case management and CRM systems, including platforms such as PracticePanther, Lawmatics, Docketwise, Pipefile, and Monday.com.
• Track filing deadlines, monitor case progress, and assist with scheduling and administrative coordination.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and legal support staff on case preparation, workflow management, and case strategy implementation.
• Utilize legal technology and AI-assisted tools to improve productivity, organization, and workflow efficiency.
• Meet established performance expectations related to quality, productivity, responsiveness, and client service.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience handling U.S. immigration cases (required).
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing U.S. immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documentation.
• Experience using legal case management and CRM software is required, including platforms such as Docketwise, PracticePanther, Lawmatics, Pipefile, or similar systems.
• Strong drafting, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to meet performance goals and productivity expectations in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Reliable home office setup, including high-speed internet and a backup power solution to ensure consistent availability during power outages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in utilizing AI tools to enhance work product and efficiency.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Holiday pay for all U.S. federal holidays observed by the firm.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Periodic remuneration reviews.

Working Hours

• Scheduling is flexible; however, team members are required to maintain a minimum of 6 hours of overlap with the firm’s operating hours in Pacific Time (PT), subject to operational needs and team coordination.

Application Process

• The application process may include a brief writing assessment in addition to the standard application form and interview process.
• Due to the high volume of applications, contacting offices by phone, email, or social media regarding this position is strictly prohibited; inquiries about application status through these channels will result in automatic disqualification. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly after review.