[Remote] Immigration Attorney (Paralegal and Legal Assistant Duties)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. New Frontier Immigration Law is a mid-sized law firm dedicated to humanitarian-based immigration solutions. They are seeking a licensed Immigration Attorney to provide paralegal and legal assistant support to U.S.-based immigration attorneys, working on humanitarian immigration cases remotely during the U.S. evening hours.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and assemble complex immigration applications including I-130, I-485, I-751, I-601A, VAWA (I-360), U visa (I-918), T visa (I-914), SIJS petitions, asylum applications (I-589), and naturalization (N-400)
- Review client intake information and organize supporting documentation (birth certificates, marriage certificates, police records, medical records, affidavits, etc.)
- Draft cover letters, legal memoranda, and case summaries for attorney review
- Prepare evidentiary exhibits and organize them according to USCIS filing requirements
- Conduct legal research on immigration law, case precedents, country conditions, and USCIS policy guidance
- Draft declarations, affidavits, and hardship statements for humanitarian cases
- Research state-specific requirements for SIJS predicate orders and family court filings
- Prepare legal briefs and memoranda on complex immigration issues
- Prepare removal defense packages including asylum applications, cancellation of removal filings, and bond motions
- Organize evidence for Immigration Court hearings (Master Calendar and Individual Hearings)
- Draft motions to terminate, motions to reopen, and motions to reconsider
- Compile country conditions evidence and expert witness materials
- Review applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with USCIS requirements
- Conduct internal quality checks before attorney final review
- Ensure all deadlines are tracked and cases are filed timely
- Maintain organized digital case files using Filevine case management software
- Draft client correspondence and case status updates for attorney approval
- Prepare interview preparation materials for USCIS interviews
- Translate documents (if applicable language skills)
- Assist with client document collection requests
- Provide detailed case notes and handoff summaries for U.S. attorneys each morning
- Participate in virtual team meetings (may require flexibility for U.S. business hours occasionally)
- Collaborate with U.S.-based paralegals and attorneys through Slack, arenaflex Teams, or similar platforms
- Flag urgent issues or questions for attorney attention Skills
- J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution in your country
- Active bar license or legal practice authorization in South Africa, India, or the Philippines
- Must be a licensed attorney (not just paralegal certification)
- Minimum 3 years of legal experience (immigration law experience preferred but not required)
- Experience with document preparation, legal research, and case management
- Familiarity with U.S. immigration law is a strong plus (USCIS forms, EOIR procedures, etc.)
- Paralegal, legal assistant, or document preparation experience in any legal field is valuable
- Exceptional attention to detail - Immigration applications require precision
- Strong legal writing in English (native or near-native fluency required)
- Legal research skills using online databases (Westlaw, LexisNexis, arenaflex Scholar, etc.)
- Organizational skills - Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
- Tech proficiency - arenaflex Office, arenaflex Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, case management software
- Self-starter mentality - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Cultural sensitivity - Comfort working with diverse immigrant populations and trauma-informed approach
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Quiet, professional home office setup
- Computer capable of running case management software (Filevine)
- Availability during required work hours (your daytime = U.S. evening)
- U.S. immigration law knowledge - Prior experience with USCIS forms, VAWA, U visas, asylum, removal defense
- Spanish, Portuguese, French, Hindi, Tagalog, or other language fluency (in addition to English)
- Experience with U.S. legal systems - Previous work with U.S. law firms or immigration organizations
- Filevine or similar case management software experience (Clio, MyCase, etc.)
- 5+ years legal experience for senior-level consideration and higher compensation
- Immigration paralegal certification or specialized training (bonus) Company Overview
- New Frontier Immigration Law is a law firm that specializes in family petitions, military parole, appeals, and naturalization services. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job
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