We are seeking a Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support an immigration practice handling USCIS matters, removal defense, and federal immigration cases.

The idóneo candidate is organized, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and comfortable working under attorney supervision. This position will assist with case preparation, client documentation, legal research, filing organization, and administrative follow-up.

Responsibilities

- Assist with immigration filings before USCIS, EOIR, and federal courts.
- Prepare drafts of motions, declarations, notices, cover letters, case summaries, and other supporting documents using attorney guidance and existing templates.
- Assist with motions to terminate, continue, reopen, reconsider, and other removal-defense filings.
- Conduct basic legal research involving immigration statutes, regulations, BIA decisions, and federal case law as assigned.
- Review immigration records, USCIS notices, Notices to Appear, prior proceedings, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with cases involving adjustment of status, waivers, U visas, VAWA, family-based petitions, and other immigration relief.
- Prepare and organize affirmative immigration applications and supporting evidence.
- Assemble exhibits, filing packets, tables of contents, and exhibit indexes.
- Prepare basic factual and procedural case timelines.
- Monitor filing deadlines, hearings, USCIS notices, court orders, and other case developments.
- Maintain accurate case notes and updates in the firm's case-management system.
- Communicate with clients to request documents, signatures, and information needed for their cases.
- Follow up with clients regarding outstanding documentation and filing requirements.
- Assist with detained immigration matters, bond proceedings, and custody-related cases.




- Support federal immigration litigation, including habeas corpus matters, by organizing records, monitoring dockets, preparing exhibits, and assisting with research and filings.
- Review case files for missing documents, inconsistencies, or information requiring attorney attention.
- Perform other case-related and administrative tasks as assigned.

Level of Responsibility

The candidate will receive guidance regarding case strategy and more complex legal issues. As experience develops, the individual will be expected to handle routine assignments with increasing independence, while substantive legal work remains subject to attorney review.

The position is well suited for someone seeking to develop practical experience in U.S. immigration law and progressively assume greater responsibility.

Salary: $900 /month (starting and willing to offer depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday 830am--5pm Pacific Time

Qualifications

- Professional degree or equivalent university-level education.
- Professional-level English proficiency is require, both written and spoken.
- Previous legal, immigration, or administrative experience preferred but not required.
- Basic understanding of U.S. immigration procedures is preferred.
- Strong written communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and use established templates and procedures.
- Good research and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage deadlines and multiple assignments.
- Comfortable communicating professionally with clients.
- Willingness to learn immigration terminology, procedures, and legal research methods.
- Experience with Docketwise or another case-management platform is a pl

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From S/.3,100.00 per month

Work Location: Remote

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