Immigration Paralegal (Remote) - LATAM

About the role

HireHawk connects professionals with U.S. and Canadian companies, and in this role supports a busy immigration law practice handling U.S. and Canadian immigration matters. You will work closely with an attorney to keep cases accurate, organized and moving forward, taking ownership of employment-based and family-based immigration matters from information gathering through attorney-ready case assembly. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare complete employment-based and family-based immigration case files for attorney review and filing
• Complete and review DS-160 and DS-260 applications accurately using client information and supporting documentation
• Build organized, review-ready case packages that minimize attorney rework
• Generate immigration case documentation using Serenade immigration software
• Draft supporting letters and case documents using established legal templates and standardized workflows
• Review supporting evidence for completeness, consistency and alignment with application requirements
• Identify and resolve common DS-160 issues, including corrections, updates and consular submission requirements
• Maintain immigration records in OneDrive or comparable shared file systems
• Track case preparation progress and flag missing information or inconsistencies before final attorney review

Required profile

• 1 to 2+ years of hands-on experience supporting U.S. immigration matters, with familiarity or experience in Canadian immigration processes
• Ability to work independently Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time, with accuracy and reliability
• Nice to have: remote support of U.S. and Canadian law firms, direct work with an attorney in a small practice, and knowledge of consular processing workflows

Required skills

• Professional experience using Serenade immigration software (non-negotiable)
• Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing DS-160 and DS-260 forms
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. nonimmigrant visa categories such as B1/B2, E-2, L-1, O-1, H-1B and related classifications
• Experience preparing employment-based and family-based immigration applications and supporting documentation
• Strong written English and the ability to prepare accurate legal documentation from templates