V105 - Bilingual Immigration Paralegal

Job Duck

6d•Remote

About The Position

For ambitious, culturally diverse, curious minds seeking booming careers, Job Duck unlocks and nurtures your potential. We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and appreciate your skills, allowing you to not just survive but thrive. As a lifestyle company, we ensure that everybody working here has a fantastic time, which is why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work Certification every year since 2022! Job Description: Job Duck is seeking a bilingual Immigration Paralegal and Legal Assistant who is passionate about helping clients navigate complex immigration matters while supporting a growing practice. In this role, you will prepare and file immigration applications, motions, and appeals, communicate directly with clients, and keep cases moving on time with precision and care. You will thrive if you are detail oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines with minimal handholding in a fast paced environment. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys legal drafting and research, is systematic in their approach, and is motivated to help build processes as the firm scales.

Requirements

At least 2 years of immigration paralegal experience supporting filings before USCIS, EOIR, BIA, and Federal Courts
Strong communication skills
Independent contributor who can operate with minimal training while collaborating closely with attorneys and staff
Handle sensitive client information with discretion and adherence to professional standards
Legal drafting excellence with clear, concise, and compliant writing
Advanced legal research skills and ability to stay current on agency changes
Evidence organization, exhibit indexing, and file assembly expertise
Time management with the ability to prioritize multiple matters and meet strict deadlines
Team collaboration with a positive, solutions focused attitude
Self starter who works with minimal handholding and takes ownership end to end
English
Spanish

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Filevine and Go High Level is a plus

Responsibilities

Handle occasional personal and administrative support tasks as assigned while maintaining professionalism and discretion
Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff to support case strategy and contribute to favorable outcomes
Provide occasional administrative support, including scheduling, records requests, and basic real estate related document support as needed
Draft professional legal correspondence, pleadings, and immigration forms with accuracy and compliance
Communicate directly with clients to obtain information, explain procedures, provide case updates, and prepare clients for interviews and hearings
Maintain accurate and well organized digital and physical client files with reliable version control
Prepare and compile supporting evidence, exhibits, indexes, and complete filing packets for court submissions and USCIS filings
Manage shared inboxes and support emails, triaging and routing communications appropriately
Help establish and refine workflows, templates, and checklists for a growing department
Track deadlines, court dates, filing requirements, and agency notices to ensure timely and complete submissions
Conduct legal research and monitor changes in immigration law, regulations, and agency procedures
Assist attorneys in preparing, filing, and tracking immigration petitions, applications, motions, appeals, and briefs before USCIS, EOIR, BIA, and Federal Courts
Draft, organize, and assemble filings for removal defense, asylum, adjustment of status, waivers, motions to reopen or reconsider, appeals, and humanitarian relief
Perform research for case strategy, country conditions, and supporting evidence