Lawfirm Virtual Assistant
Description
Position: Immigration Paralegal.
Work Arrangement: 100% Remote.
Service Location: Global Remote Talent.
Required Experience: Minimum of 5 Years.
Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).
Language Requirements: Advanced English (C1 preferred).
Key Responsibilities:
- EOIR – Immigration Court & Removal Defense:
- Assist attorneys in managing removal defense and immigration court cases.
- Prepare and organize immigration court filings and supporting documentation.
- Draft and assist in preparing legal motions, pleadings, and court submissions under attorney supervision.
- Assist with hearing preparation, including organizing evidence, exhibits, and case files.
- Monitor court deadlines, hearing schedules, and case updates.
- Assist with master calendar hearings and individual merits hearing preparation.
- Maintain accurate and organized electronic case records.
- USCIS – Family-Based Immigration:
- Assist in preparing family-based immigration petitions and applications.
- Organize and review supporting documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Assist with applications such as I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131, and I-864.
- Assist in preparing responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and other USCIS notices.
- Monitor application status, filing deadlines, and case progress.
- Administrative & Case Management:
- Maintain confidential client records and legal documentation.
- Coordinate with attorneys and legal staff regarding case progress.
- Manage electronic case files and document repositories.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of assigned documents.
- Handle sensitive client information with professionalism and confidentiality.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- At least 5 years of professional experience as an Immigration Paralegal or in a closely related U.S. immigration legal support position.
- Hands-on experience with EOIR proceedings and removal defense.
- Practical experience preparing immigration court motions, filings, and hearing materials.
- Experience handling USCIS family-based immigration cases.
- Strong understanding of U.S. immigration procedures and documentation requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
- Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
- Willingness and ability to work Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using EOIR's Electronic Courts and Appeals System (ECAS).
- Familiarity with USCIS online systems.
- Experience with immigration law case management software.
- Previous experience working directly with U.S. immigration attorneys or law firms.
- C1 or equivalent advanced English proficiency.
Location: Remote - Anywhere
Skills required for this job:
- CRM
- Case management
- Client Intake
- Communicative competence
- Corporate compliance
- Legal documents
- Scheduling
- Virtual assistance