New Frontier Immigration Law

Immigration Attorney, Paralegal and Legal Assistant Duties

New Frontier Immigration Law

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Philippines

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About the role

  • Provide paralegal and legal assistant support to U.S.-based immigration attorneys
  • 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
  • Conduct legal research on immigration law, case precedents, country conditions, and USCIS policy guidance
  • 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)
  • Review applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with USCIS requirements
  • Draft client correspondence and case status updates for attorney approval

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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.)
  • 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, Google Scholar, etc.)
  • Organizational skills - Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
  • 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)
Benefits
  • Professional development
  • Flexible work arrangements

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
legal researchdocument preparationcase managementimmigration applicationsUSCIS formsEOIR procedureslegal writingattention to detailremoval defense packagescase summaries
Soft skills
organizational skillsself-starter mentalitycultural sensitivityability to manage multiple casesstrong communicationattention to detailindependenceprofessionalism
Certifications
J.D.active bar licenselegal practice authorization