Immigration Paralegal

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented U.S. Immigration Paralegal to join our growing remote legal team.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience handling U.S. immigration matters and possess a strong understanding of immigration processes, case preparation, and document management. This role requires a highly organized professional who can effectively manage a high-volume caseload, meet strict deadlines, and deliver exceptional client service in a fast-paced legal environment.

Working closely with attorneys and legal support staff, you will play a key role in preparing immigration filings, maintaining case records, communicating with clients, and ensuring matters progress efficiently throughout the immigration process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and file immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documentation.
• Draft and review legal documents, declarations, affidavits, recommendation letters, and client correspondence.
• Communicate with clients to gather information, request supporting documentation, provide case updates, and respond to inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain organized and accurate digital case files to support efficient case management and document retrieval.
• Manage and update legal case management and CRM systems, including platforms such as PracticePanther, Lawmatics, Docketwise, Pipefile, and Monday.com.
• Track filing deadlines, monitor case progress, and assist with scheduling and administrative coordination.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and legal support staff on case preparation, workflow management, and case strategy implementation.
• Utilize legal technology and AI-assisted tools to improve productivity, organization, and workflow efficiency.
• Consistently meet established performance expectations related to quality, productivity, responsiveness, and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience handling U.S. immigration cases (required).
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing U.S. immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documentation.
• Experience using legal case management and CRM software is required, including platforms such as Docketwise, PracticePanther, Lawmatics, Pipefile, or similar systems.
• Strong drafting, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to meet performance goals and productivity expectations in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Strong proficiency in utilizing AI tools to enhance work product and efficiency is highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Candidates must have a reliable home office setup, including high-speed internet and a backup power solution to ensure consistent availability during power outages.