As an Immigration Legal Assistant / Paralegal, you will work closely with our attorneys to prepare, manage, and support a full spectrum of immigration matters across all areas of the firm, including family-based, humanitarian, employment- and business-based immigration, removal defense, and consular processing. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in complex immigration cases, particularly VAWA, U Visa, and T Visa matters, as well as employment- and business-based visas, who shares our commitment to strategic, compassionate, and high-quality legal representation. The Paralegal will actively support cases, including, but not limited to: • Family-Based Immigration: I-130 petitions, Adjustment of Status (I-485), consular processing, naturalization (N-400), waivers (I-601 / I-601A) • Humanitarian Relief: VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, asylum, Medical Deferred Action, TPS, and related relief • Employment & Business Immigration: H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-1/E-2, employment-based petitions, corporate immigration, and strategies for business persons and executives • Removal Defense: EOIR proceedings, cancellation of removal, defensive adjustments, motions to reopen/reconsider, administrative appeals • Additional Matters: FOIA requests, USCIS/NVC/consular correspondence, interview and hearing preparation Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities | Responsabilidades Principales • Prepare, review, and organize legal documentation for all immigration case types handled by the firm • Assist attorneys with case strategy, form preparation, and filings • Communicate with clients to collect information, explain processes, and provide case updates • Maintain accurate and confidential digital and physical case files • Ensure strict compliance with deadlines and filing requirements • Support attorneys in the preparation of interviews, hearings, briefs, and evidence Qualifications: Qualifications & Requirements | Calificaciones y Requisitos • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field (Bachelor’s preferred) • Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program (highly preferred) • Minimum of 2 years of immigration law experience across multiple case types • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and immigration case management systems • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish-English bilingual proficiency highly preferred • Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and confidentiality • Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously Location: Laredo, Texas, or Remote. Compensation: $20 - $25 hourly
• Key Responsibilities | Responsabilidades Principales • Prepare, review, and organize legal documentation for all immigration case types handled by the firm • Assist attorneys with case strategy, form preparation, and filings • Communicate with clients to collect information, explain processes, and provide case updates • Maintain accurate and confidential digital and physical case files • Ensure strict compliance with deadlines and filing requirements • Support attorneys in the preparation of interviews, hearings, briefs, and evidence • Conduct client intakes and initial interviews according to firm protocols