V105 - Legal Assistant | Immigration Legal Support & Documentation Specialist
About The Position
Join Job Duck as a Bilingual Legal Assistant / Paralegal and play a key role in supporting a boutique immigration law practice focused on humanitarian relief matters. In this position, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality legal documentation, coordinating case progression, and ensuring every filing meets the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. Your work will have a direct impact on clients navigating complex immigration processes, making attention to detail and strong legal writing essential to success. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced legal professional who enjoys managing cases independently, thrives in a structured environment, and is committed to delivering exceptional client service with professionalism and empathy.
Requirements
- Prior experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant is required
- Previous experience handling U.S. immigration matters is required
- Mandatory experience drafting affidavits and legal declarations
- Experience preparing immigration forms and supporting documentation
- Experience working in a law firm environment with client-facing legal responsibilities
- Ability to independently manage multiple active cases while maintaining accuracy and organization
- Professional written and verbal English communication skills
- Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Google Docs, Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Calendar
- Experience using legal case management software is required
- Languages: English, Spanish
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience with humanitarian immigration relief cases, particularly VAWA and T-Visa petitions, is strongly preferred
- Experience with Lolly Law and Lawmatics is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Follow up with clients regarding missing information, outstanding documents, and case updates.
- Communicate directly with clients to collect required documentation and supporting evidence.
- Review legal documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with filing requirements.
- Support workflow consistency while managing approximately 20 active cases per month.
- Collaborate with attorneys and internal team members to support efficient case progression.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information with professionalism and discretion.
- Monitor filing deadlines and ensure timely completion of all assigned tasks.
- Update case notes, documentation logs, and status reports within internal systems.
- Prepare and organize immigration forms and supporting evidence for attorney review.
- Assemble complete immigration application packages with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Prepare cover letters, legal correspondence, and supporting documentation for immigration filings.
- Draft affidavits, declarations, and supporting legal narratives for humanitarian immigration cases.
- Organize and maintain digital case files using legal case management software.
- Manage assigned cases from intake through submission readiness while maintaining accurate case records.
Benefits
- Monthly Compensation: 1,150 to 1,220 USD
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
