• Job Description

  Req#: R-103425
  For ambitious, culturally diverse, curious minds seeking booming careers, Job Duck unlocks and nurtures your potential. We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and appreciate your skills, allowing you to not just survive but thrive.
  
  As a lifestyle company, we ensure that everybody working here has a fantastic time, which is why we've earned the Great Place to Work Certification every year since 2022!
  
  Job Description:
  
  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.
  
  Monthly Compensation: 1,150 to 1,220 USD
  
  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • 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.
  
  Requirements:
  
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday
  
  • Working Hours: Approximately 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM EST (flexible within the 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM EST range)
  
  Experience
  • Prior experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant is required
  • Previous experience handling U.S. immigration matters is required
  • Direct experience with humanitarian immigration relief cases, particularly VAWA and T-Visa petitions, is strongly preferred
  • 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
  • Experience with Lolly Law and Lawmatics is preferred but not required
  
  Required Skills
  • Legal drafting and document preparation
  • Affidavit and declaration writing
  • Immigration case management
  • Knowledge of humanitarian immigration relief processes
  • Strong legal writing skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • High attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
  • Client communication and relationship management
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Adaptability in emotionally sensitive environments
  • Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
  • Workflow management and process consistency
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace
  • Experience using legal case management systems
  
  Work Shift:
  
  Languages:
  
  English, Spanish
  
  Ready to dive in? Apply now and make sure to follow all the instructions!
  
  Our application process involves multiple stages, and submitting your application is just the first step. Every candidate must successfully pass each stage to move forward in the process.
  
  Please keep an eye on your email and WhatsApp for the next steps. A recruiter will be assigned to guide you through the application process. Be sure to check your spam folder as well.

• About the company

  The best remote jobs for you

Notice