Immigration Legal Assistant (Remote)

About the role

HireHawk connects skilled professionals with remote opportunities. As an Immigration Legal Assistant, you will support attorneys on Citizenship, Adjustment of Status, SIJ-SAPCR, Removal of Conditions and CPS matters, keeping cases organized, accurate and moving forward. The role suits someone who already understands U.S. immigration casework and wants to deepen knowledge across several practice areas, with ongoing guidance from attorneys and senior legal staff.

Key responsibilities

• Support attorneys in preparing and managing Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, SIJ-SAPCR, Removal of Conditions and CPS matters from intake through key milestones.
• Prepare immigration forms, petitions, affidavits, supporting evidence, correspondence and other documents under attorney supervision.
• Draft and organize motions, proposed orders and supporting materials for CPS matters.
• Maintain complete case files, databases, calendars and documentation so attorneys know case status and next steps.
• Monitor filed applications, court dates, deadlines, interviews and hearings.
• Communicate with clients in English and Spanish to collect documents, give updates and coordinate next steps.
• Coordinate with parties involved in CPS cases and document developments.
• Conduct immigration and case-specific research and prepare summaries for attorneys.
• Review forms and documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance before submission, and help attorneys prepare for meetings, interviews and hearings.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an Immigration Legal Assistant, Paralegal or similar legal support professional, preferably in a U.S. immigration practice.
• Practical knowledge of U.S. immigration procedures (Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, SIJ-SAPCR, Removal of Conditions/I-751).
• Experience preparing immigration forms, petitions, affidavits and case documentation under attorney supervision.
• Strong written and spoken English, able to communicate directly with clients.
• Availability Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CST.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting CPS matters, including motions and proposed orders.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations or a related field.
• Remote experience with a U.S.-based law firm or legal team.
• Proficiency with Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail and Drive.