[Remote] Immigration Attorney (Paralegal and Legal Assistant Duties)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. New Frontier Immigration Law is a mid-sized law firm dedicated to humanitarian-based immigration solutions. They are seeking a licensed Immigration Attorney to provide paralegal and legal assistant support to U.S.-based immigration attorneys, working on humanitarian immigration cases remotely during the U.S. evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble complex immigration applications including I-130, I-485, I-751, I-601A, VAWA (I-360), U visa (I-918), T visa (I-914), SIJS petitions, asylum applications (I-589), and naturalization (N-400)
• Review client intake information and organize supporting documentation (birth certificates, marriage certificates, police records, medical records, affidavits, etc.)
• Draft cover letters, legal memoranda, and case summaries for attorney review
• Prepare evidentiary exhibits and organize them according to USCIS filing requirements
• Conduct legal research on immigration law, case precedents, country conditions, and USCIS policy guidance
• Draft declarations, affidavits, and hardship statements for humanitarian cases
• Research state-specific requirements for SIJS predicate orders and family court filings
• Prepare legal briefs and memoranda on complex immigration issues
• Prepare removal defense packages including asylum applications, cancellation of removal filings, and bond motions
• Organize evidence for Immigration Court hearings (Master Calendar and Individual Hearings)
• Draft motions to terminate, motions to reopen, and motions to reconsider
• Compile country conditions evidence and expert witness materials
• Review applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with USCIS requirements
• Conduct internal quality checks before attorney final review
• Ensure all deadlines are tracked and cases are filed timely
• Maintain organized digital case files using Filevine case management software
• Draft client correspondence and case status updates for attorney approval
• Prepare interview preparation materials for USCIS interviews
• Translate documents (if applicable language skills)
• Assist with client document collection requests
• Provide detailed case notes and handoff summaries for U.S. attorneys each morning
• Participate in virtual team meetings (may require flexibility for U.S. business hours occasionally)
• Collaborate with U.S.-based paralegals and attorneys through Slack, arenaflex Teams, or similar platforms
• Flag urgent issues or questions for attorney attention Skills
• J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution in your country
• Active bar license or legal practice authorization in South Africa, India, or the Philippines
• Must be a licensed attorney (not just paralegal certification)
• Minimum 3 years of legal experience (immigration law experience preferred but not required)
• Experience with document preparation, legal research, and case management
• Familiarity with U.S. immigration law is a strong plus (USCIS forms, EOIR procedures, etc.)
• Paralegal, legal assistant, or document preparation experience in any legal field is valuable
• Exceptional attention to detail - Immigration applications require precision
• Strong legal writing in English (native or near-native fluency required)
• Legal research skills using online databases (Westlaw, LexisNexis, arenaflex Scholar, etc.)
• Organizational skills - Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Tech proficiency - arenaflex Office, arenaflex Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, case management software
• Self-starter mentality - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Cultural sensitivity - Comfort working with diverse immigrant populations and trauma-informed approach
• Reliable high-speed internet connection
• Quiet, professional home office setup
• Computer capable of running case management software (Filevine)
• Availability during required work hours (your daytime = U.S. evening)
• U.S. immigration law knowledge - Prior experience with USCIS forms, VAWA, U visas, asylum, removal defense
• Spanish, Portuguese, French, Hindi, Tagalog, or other language fluency (in addition to English)
• Experience with U.S. legal systems - Previous work with U.S. law firms or immigration organizations
• Filevine or similar case management software experience (Clio, MyCase, etc.)
• 5+ years legal experience for senior-level consideration and higher compensation
• Immigration paralegal certification or specialized training (bonus) Company Overview
• New Frontier Immigration Law is a law firm that specializes in family petitions, military parole, appeals, and naturalization services. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job

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