Paralegal, Legal Assistant

Join Our Team: Remote Paralegal / Legal Assistant at a U.S. Immigration Law Firm

We are a U.S. immigration law firm, and we’re looking for an experienced Paralegal / Legal Assistant (5 years of experience) to join our team fully remotely. If you love legal work, pay close attention to detail, and want to help people build a safe future in the United States, we’d be glad to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting the attorney with drafting and filing motions, legal briefs, and supporting documentation for cases in Immigration Court (EOIR) and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA);
• Preparing and filing immigration petitions and applications (such as I-589, I-130, I-485, I-140, I-765, etc.) and relevant supporting documentation with EOIR and USCIS, ensuring accuracy and completeness;
• Assisting the attorney in preparing and submitting Requests for Parole, Responses to Requests for Evidence (RFE), letters to ICE officers, and other evidence packets (for asylum, cancellation, or bond matters);
• Communicating and collaborating with Russian, Ukrainian-speaking clients and government agencies (EOIR, USCIS, ICE) to ensure the timely processing of cases;
• Helping clients draft supporting declarations and witness affidavits;
• Drafting and preparing legal documents such as motions, legal briefs, and legal correspondence under attorney supervision;
• Conducting legal research using statutes, regulations, case law, and other legal sources (such as Westlaw, Casetext, and LexisNexis);
• Coordinating the attorney’s calendar, monitoring and managing court deadlines, case submissions, and legal proceedings, ensuring compliance with deadlines and procedural rules;
• Maintaining and organizing legal documents, detailed case records, and client files;
• Communicating with court personnel by phone and email to obtain information about case status, filing requirements, and hearing schedules.

What we’re looking for:

• Associate degree in Law or a related field (Bachelor's or Master’s degree preferred);
• Attorney license if you are based outside the U.S. (preferred, but not required);
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, with solid legal drafting and document review skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Professional phone etiquette and strong interpersonal skills.

It’s a big plus if you have:

• Strong legal research and writing skills;
• Experience in a law firm or legal environment;
• Project management skills.

What we offer:

• Contract position, full-time; part-time
• Fully remote work with flexible hours;
• Meaningful work: your efforts will directly help people find safety and reunite with their families.

A few practical notes:

To work comfortably, you’ll need a home office with a reliable desktop computer and a big monitor. Since this role involves a lot of reading and writing in English, a professional level of English and fast typing are essential. As part of our selection process, we’ll invite candidates to complete a short written test and a multiple-choice test.