Immigration Legal Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Honduras.

📋 Description

• Assist attorneys in the preparation and management of Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, SIJ-SAPCR, Removal of Conditions, and CPS cases from initial intake through critical case milestones.

• Draft immigration forms, petitions, affidavits, supporting evidence, correspondence, and various legal documents under the supervision of an attorney.

• Create and organize motions, proposed orders, and supporting documentation for CPS cases under attorney oversight.

• Maintain thorough and precise case files, databases, calendars, and supporting documents to enable attorneys to swiftly comprehend case status and upcoming steps.

• Track filed applications, court dates, case deadlines, interviews, hearings, and other time-sensitive obligations.

• Interact with clients in both English and Spanish to gather documents, offer case updates, coordinate subsequent steps, and assist in their preparation for legal proceedings.

• Manage communications with relevant parties involved in CPS cases and accurately document developments related to the case.

• Perform immigration and case-specific legal research and produce clear summaries for attorney evaluation.

• Examine forms and legal documents for completeness, consistency, accuracy, and compliance prior to attorney submission.

• Aid attorneys in their preparation for client meetings, interviews, court proceedings, and hearings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience as an Immigration Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or in a similar legal support role, ideally within a U.S. immigration law practice.

• Solid understanding of U.S. immigration processes related to Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and Removal of Conditions/I-751 matters (essential).

• Experience in preparing immigration forms, petitions, affidavits, supporting evidence, and other case-related documentation under the guidance of an attorney.

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage directly with clients regarding documentation and case updates.

• Strong case management abilities, including experience in tracking deadlines, overseeing pending applications, maintaining legal files, and accurately managing multiple active cases.

• Capability to conduct legal research, draft case summaries, write professional correspondence, and meticulously review legal documentation.

• Availability to work Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.

• Preferred: Experience supporting CPS/Child Protective Services cases, including communication with involved parties and the preparation of motions and proposed orders.

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, or a related area.

• Preferred: Experience working remotely with a U.S.-based law firm or legal team.

• Preferred: Proficiency in Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail, and Google Drive.

• Preferred: A professional interest in immigration law, child welfare issues, and access to legal services.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment.

• Collaborative team culture.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Flexible work arrangements.