Job Duck LLC is seeking a bilingual Immigration Paralegal and Legal Assistant to support a growing legal practice by preparing and filing immigration applications, conducting legal research, and communicating directly with clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in both EOIR and USCIS procedures, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently in a fast-paced remote environment.
What You'll Do
- Schedule client appointments, court hearings, and interviews with immigration agencies.
- Conduct legal research and stay current on immigration laws, regulations, and procedural changes.
- Assist the retired Judge and attorneys in the preparation, filing, and tracking of immigration petitions, applications, motions, and other legal documents before EOIR (immigration courts) and USCIS
- Complete and prepare common immigration forms, including but not limited to Form I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131, I-864, I-589, I-601, I-601A, and I-290B, as well as EOIR filings such as EOIR-28, EOIR-27, EOIR-26 and EOIR-42B
- Maintain accurate, organized client digital files.
- Monitor and track deadlines to ensure timely submissions.
- Assist in preparing clients for interviews and hearings.
- Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, and forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with immigration requirements.
- Prepare and compile declarations, supporting evidence, exhibits, and case packets for hearings and interviews.
- Prepare cover letters and assemble complete filing packets for submission to USCIS and EOIR, ensuring compliance with agency requirements.
- Draft and organize filings for removal defense, asylum, adjustment of status, waivers, appeals, humanitarian cases, and family-based immigration matters.
- Collaborate closely with the legal team to develop case strategies and achieve the best possible outcomes.
- Communicate with clients to gather information, provide updates, and answer case-related questions.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 1 year of immigration experience, with a strong focus on EOIR and USCIS practice.
- Demonstrated experience working with asylum cases, family-based petitions, cover letters, and preparation of common USCIS immigration forms.
- Thorough knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, procedures, and standard immigration forms.
- Proficiency in legal research, drafting, and evidence organization.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with immigration case management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
- High-level organizational and time-management skills.
Nice to Have
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
- FileVine proficiency is a plus.
- Experience with Go High-level is a plus.
Technical Stack
- FileVine
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Go High-level
Team & Environment
- Reporting to attorneys and retired Judge
Benefits & Compensation
- Remote work opportunity
- Great Place to Work Certification every year since 2022
- Opportunity to work with US-based employers
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Work-life balance focus as a lifestyle company
- Chance to build processes as the firm scales
Salary: 1,245 to 1,350 USD per month
Work Mode
- Remote
Fixed shift: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST/EDT, Monday-Friday
Job Duck LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
