Immigration Legal Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file immigration petitions and applications with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Labor (DOL), Department of State (DOS), and other government agencies.
• Assist attorneys with employment-based and family-based immigration matters, including H-1B, L-1, TN, E-2, PERM, I-140, Adjustment of Status, Naturalization, and family visa petitions.
• Gather, organize, and analyze client documentation for case preparation.
• Draft legal correspondence, forms, support letters, and other immigration-related documents.
• Maintain accurate case files and update case management systems.
• Monitor case progress and track critical filing deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, required documentation, and filing requirements.
• Respond to routine client inquiries and provide exceptional customer service.
• Cookordination with government agencies and third parties regarding case matters.
• Ensure compliance with firm procedures and immigration regulations.
• Aid with administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, document retrieval, scanning, and file maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 1-3 years of immigration law experience preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. immigration processes and procedures.
• Experience preparing immigration petitions and supporting documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams).
• Experience with immigration case management software preferred.

Required Skills

• Immigration case preparation.
• Document review and management.
• Client relations and communication.
• Legal research.
• Data entry and recordkeeping.
• Deadline management.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Professional written communication.
• Confidentiality and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in business immigration and/or family-based immigration matters.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred but not required).
• Experience working in a law firm or corporate immigration environment.
• Familiarity with USCIS, DOL, and DOS filing procedures.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development and training opportunities.