Immigration Legal Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Immigration Legal Assistant to support attorneys and legal staff in managing employment-based and/or family-based immigration matters. The ideal candidate will assist with case preparation, document management, client communication, government filings, and administrative support while ensuring compliance with immigration laws and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file immigration petitions and applications with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Labor (DOL), Department of State (DOS), and other government agencies.
• Assist attorneys with employment-based and family-based immigration matters, including H-1B, L-1, TN, E-2, PERM, I-140, Adjustment of Status, Naturalization, and family visa petitions.
• Gather, organize, and analyze client documentation for case preparation.
• Draft legal correspondence, forms, support letters, and other immigration-related documents.
• Maintain accurate case files and update case management systems.
• Monitor case progress and track critical filing deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, required documentation, and filing requirements.
• Respond to routine client inquiries and provide exceptional customer service.
• Coordinate with government agencies and third parties regarding case matters.
• Ensure compliance with firm procedures and immigration regulations.
• Assist with administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, document retrieval, scanning, and file maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 1-3 years of immigration law experience preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. immigration processes and procedures.
• Experience preparing immigration petitions and supporting documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams).
• Experience with immigration case management software preferred.

Required Skills

• Immigration case preparation
• Document review and management
• Client relations and communication
• Legal research
• Data entry and recordkeeping
• Deadline management
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Professional written communication
• Confidentiality and discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in business immigration and/or family-based immigration matters.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred but not required).
• Experience working in a law firm or corporate immigration environment.
• Familiarity with USCIS, DOL, and DOS filing procedures.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.