Legal Assistant, Immigration
About The Position
aiLegal is an immigration law firm powered by AI technology with a strong reputation for delivering excellence, efficiency, and client-centric service. We handle a wide spectrum of immigration cases including family immigration, humanitarian matters, business immigration, consular processing, removal defense, and federal litigation. We operate on a flat rate model with assigned credit hours per case type and enforce high accountability in meeting deadlines and productivity benchmarks. Each team member is expected to deliver at least 100 credit hours per month. Our unique service model ensures speed, standardization, and client satisfaction by structuring every case into a clear assembly-line pipeline. This role is not for candidates who: ✘ move slowly ✘ resist using technology and/or is not tech savvy ✘ require handholding ✘ cannot manage deadlines ✘ dislike KPIs ✘ lack ownership, accountability, or flexibility ✘ can not produce results within defined timelines ✘ brings drama or an ego that requires its own parking space This role is for candidates who are: ✔ disciplined high-performers ✔ outstanding writers and strategists ✔ tech-comfortable professionals ✔ deadline-sensitive professionals ✔ professionals who can take full ownership of complex cases ✔ professionals who thrive in well-structured, high-accountability environments ✔ professionals who bring curiosity, humility, and professionalism We are seeking highly organized and detail-oriented legal assistants to join aiLegal. The position requires deep familiarity with USCIS, DOL and/or EOIR procedures, strong case management skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality legal work under tight timelines within our flat-rate, credit-hour model.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum 3 years of immigration law experience (family, humanitarian, business, or removal defense focus).
- Proficiency in USCIS, EOIR, and federal immigration procedures.
- Exceptional writing skills.
- Strong organizational and accountability skills, proven record of meeting deadlines and productivity goals.
- Familiarity with Jira or equivalent project/case management tools.
- Excellent communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- paralegal certificate preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare, draft, and assemble immigration filing, including but not limited to Fundamental Category: I-130, I-485, I-751, I-129F NIV Consular, IV Consular F-1, B1/B2, N-400, I-765, I-131 I-918, I-914, I-360 VAWA, I-360 SIJ RFE, NOID, NOIR, Motion, or Appeal with the USCIS
- Manage and update case pipelines using aiLegal’s proprietary AI platform and case management software
- Monitor deadlines and ensure all filings are timely and compliant with court and USCIS requirements
- Conduct structured client interviews, gather supporting evidence, and ensure accuracy of factual records.
- Maintain consistent communication with clients to provide updates and ensure client satisfaction.
- Work collaboratively with attorneys, intake specialists, and other paralegals in a structured assembly-line pipeline.
- Ensure case files meet aiLegal’s internal quality standards and procedural checklists before attorney review.
- Meet or exceed 60 credit hours per month in completed deliverables.
- Maintain daily time and productivity logs.
- Support the Managing Attorney in achieving team-level output targets (100 x team headcount monthly credit hours).
Benefits
- Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off
- Career growth opportunity in a fast-scaling, and technology driven practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
