Immigration Paralegal

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

📋 Description

• Prepare, organize, and file immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documents.

• Draft and review legal documents, including declarations, affidavits, recommendation letters, and client correspondence.

• Interact with clients to collect information, request supporting documents, provide updates on cases, and respond to inquiries in a professional and timely manner.

• Maintain well-organized and accurate digital case files to facilitate efficient case management and document retrieval.

• Oversee and update legal case management and CRM systems, such as PracticePanther, Lawmatics, Docketwise, Pipefile, and Monday.com.

• Monitor filing deadlines, track case progress, and assist with scheduling and administrative coordination.

• Collaborate closely with attorneys and legal support staff in case preparation, workflow management, and implementation of case strategies.

• Leverage legal technology and AI-assisted tools to enhance productivity, organization, and workflow efficiency.

• Consistently achieve performance expectations related to quality, productivity, responsiveness, and client service.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is required.

• At least 2 years of direct experience managing U.S. immigration cases is essential.

• Proven experience in preparing and managing U.S. immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documents.

• Required experience with legal case management and CRM software, including platforms like Docketwise, PracticePanther, Lawmatics, Pipefile, or similar systems.

• Strong drafting, organizational, and multitasking skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Proven track record of meeting performance goals and productivity expectations in a fast-paced legal environment.

• High proficiency in using AI tools to improve work product and efficiency is highly preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Candidates must have a reliable home office setup, including high-speed internet and a backup power solution to ensure consistent availability during power outages.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

• Holiday pay for all U.S. federal holidays recognized by the firm.

• Performance-based bonuses to acknowledge your contributions.

• Regular remuneration reviews to ensure equitable and competitive compensation.

• Comprehensive training and onboarding to support your success.

• Continuous opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible scheduling to promote productivity and work-life balance.