Immigration Legal Assistant (Remote) | Honduras

HireHawk

12h•Remote

About The Position

HireHawk is seeking a remote Immigration Legal Assistant based in Honduras to support attorneys handling Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, SIJ-SAPCR, Removal of Conditions, and CPS matters. The role supports cases from intake through key milestones, including preparing immigration forms and affidavits, organizing evidence, drafting CPS motions and proposed orders, monitoring applications and deadlines, and coordinating with clients. The assistant will communicate with clients in English and Spanish, conduct legal research, maintain accurate case files, and help attorneys prepare for meetings, interviews, court proceedings, and hearings. Ongoing guidance will be provided by attorneys and senior legal staff, with the assistant taking ownership of case preparation, documentation, deadlines, and client coordination. This is a full-time contractor position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. The listed compensation is USD $1,500–$1,600 per month.

Requirements

Previous experience as an Immigration Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar legal support professional; preferably supporting a U.S. immigration law practice.
Practical knowledge of U.S. immigration procedures involving Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and Removal of Conditions/I-751 matters.
Experience preparing immigration forms, petitions, affidavits, supporting evidence, and other case documentation under attorney supervision.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including confidence communicating directly with clients about documentation and case progress.
Strong case-management skills, including tracking deadlines, monitoring pending applications, maintaining legal files, and managing multiple active matters accurately.
Ability to conduct legal research, prepare case summaries, draft professional correspondence, and carefully review legal documentation.
Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting CPS/Child Protective Services matters, including communications with involved parties and preparation of motions and proposed orders.
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
Experience working remotely with a U.S.-based law firm or legal team.
Proficiency with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail, and Google Drive.
Professional interest in immigration law, child welfare matters, and access to legal services.

Responsibilities

Support attorneys with Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, SIJ-SAPCR, Removal of Conditions, and CPS matters from intake through key case milestones.
Prepare immigration forms, petitions, affidavits, supporting evidence, correspondence, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
Draft and organize motions, proposed orders, and supporting materials for CPS matters under attorney guidance.
Maintain complete and accurate case files, databases, calendars, and supporting documentation.
Monitor filed applications, court dates, deadlines, interviews, hearings, and other time-sensitive requirements.
Communicate with clients in English and Spanish to collect documents, provide case updates, coordinate next steps, and help prepare them for legal proceedings.
Coordinate communications with relevant parties involved in CPS cases and document case-related developments accurately.
Conduct immigration and case-specific legal research and prepare summaries for attorney review.
Review forms and legal documents for completeness, consistency, accuracy, and compliance before attorney submission.
Help attorneys prepare for client meetings, interviews, court proceedings, and hearings.