Senior US Immigration Paralegal - Remoto

I’m helping EmpowerLink find a top candidate to join their team full-time for the role of Senior US Immigration Paralegal - Remoto.

You'll manage complex immigration cases, collaborating with US firms to advance your legal career.

Compensation:

Provide your expected compensation while applying.

Location:

Remote (for Colombia, Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Perú, Ecuador, and Venezuela residents)

Mission of EmpowerLink:

"At EmpowerLink, our mission is to empower legal and accounting firms in Florida, as well as our collaborators, by providing outsourcing solutions that enhance both parties' success. We are dedicated to delivering tailored and specialized services, from recruiting qualified personnel to optimizing processes and generating leads.

Through continuous training and psychometric testing, we aim to strengthen our clients and team, fostering mutual and sustained growth."

What makes you a strong candidate:

• You have +6 years experience in U.S. Customs and Border Protection forms (CBP forms).
• You are proficient in U.S. immigration law, Microsoft 365, LawLogix, Immigration law, INSZoom.
• Spanish - Fully fluent.
• English - Fully fluent.

Responsibilities and more:

Join Our Team as a Senior US Immigration Paralegal, and Advance Your Legal Career!

Are you passionate about immigration law and eager to work with U.S.-based legal firms? Do you have the skills and experience to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced legal environment? If so, we want you on our team!

- Position: Senior Legal Immigration Assistant (English B2 Minimum).

- Location: Remote (Latin America).

- Work-week: case-load

Why Join Us?

- Specialized Experience: Work directly with U.S. law firms and continue to build a career in immigration law.

- Competitive Salary: Earn a stable income with opportunities for professional growth.

- Flexibility: Enjoy a fully remote position that allows you to work from anywhere in Latin America.

- Career Development: Enhance your legal expertise in U.S. immigration law while working with experienced attorneys.

Description:

- Be the focal point for the preparation and management of immigration cases.

- Work closely with attorneys and clients, providing technical, human, and detailed legal support.

- Freedom to organize your workflow with a focus on excellence, deadline compliance, and ethical guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare, review, and file immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documents (e.g., I-130, I-485, N-400, asylum applications).

- Manage cases, including EOIR appearances.

- Manage hearing schedules and USCIS deadlines, track case files and client documents.

- Coordinate with attorneys and clients (family, employment, asylum, deportation).

- Communicate with clients, government agencies (USCIS, ICE, NVC), and attorneys to coordinate case progress.

- Draft affidavits and client declarations with accuracy and professionalism.

- Assist in translations and interpretation for Spanish-speaking clients if needed.

- Ensure compliance with U.S. immigration laws and firm policies throughout.

Requirements:

- Paralegal certification or a degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field. Certifications in U.S. immigration law (desirable).

- Experience with EOIR and USCIS. 5 years of verifiable experience is a must: complete handling of USCIS, ICE, and CBP forms.

- Proficiency in U.S. immigration law: familiarity with asylum cases, adjustment of status, family-based petitions, and employment-based petitions.

- Legal writing and speaking in English and Spanish. English proficiency: C1.

- Proficiency in case management software (Clio, Docketwise, INSZoom, and LawLogix, other), Microsoft Office, and online legal research tools.

- Critical thinking and deadline management.

- Job stability and remote experience.

- Detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

- Work, manage tasks and present cases with a clear methodology.

- Tech requirements: own a reliable computer and have a stable internet connection.

If you’re ready to take your legal career to the next level and gain valuable experience working with U.S. law firms, apply now!

Your potential leader:

• Fernando Arvelaez