Legal Assistant, Immigration Legal Support, Documentation Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Engage with clients to follow up on missing information, outstanding documents, and case updates.

• Communicate directly with clients to gather necessary documentation and supporting evidence.

• Examine legal documents to ensure they are consistent, complete, and compliant with filing requirements.

• Assist in maintaining workflow consistency while managing around 20 active cases each month.

• Collaborate with attorneys and internal team members to facilitate efficient case advancement.

• Uphold confidentiality and manage sensitive client information with professionalism and discretion.

• Track filing deadlines and ensure the timely completion of all assigned responsibilities.

• Update case notes, documentation logs, and status reports within internal systems.

• Prepare and organize immigration forms and supporting evidence for attorney review.

• Compile complete immigration application packages with precision and attention to detail.

• Draft cover letters, legal correspondence, and supporting documents for immigration filings.

• Write affidavits, declarations, and supportive legal narratives for humanitarian immigration cases.

• Organize and maintain digital case files utilizing legal case management software.

• Oversee assigned cases from intake to submission readiness while keeping precise case records.

⛳️ Requirements

• Schedule: Monday through Friday.

• Working Hours: Approximately 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST (flexible within the range of 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM EST).

• Previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant is mandatory.

• Prior experience with U.S. immigration matters is essential.

• Direct experience with humanitarian immigration relief cases, especially VAWA and T-Visa petitions, is highly preferred.

• Required experience in drafting affidavits and legal declarations.

• Proficiency in preparing immigration forms and supporting documentation.

• Experience in a law firm setting with client-facing legal responsibilities is needed.

• Capability to independently manage multiple active cases while ensuring accuracy and organization.

• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Proficient in Google Workspace, including Google Docs, Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Calendar.

• Experience with legal case management software is required.

• Familiarity with Lolly Law and Lawmatics is preferred but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Paid Time Off.

• Bonuses.

• 100% remote/home-based position.

• Full-time, long-term career opportunities.

• Parental Leave.

• Professional development and training.

• Dedicated team support.

• Alignment with our clients' core values.