We are excited to partner with an established boutique immigration firm in Miami Lakes to recruit an experienced Immigration Legal Assistant. This premier practice prioritizes dedicated, compassionate client care over high-volume caseloads, focusing entirely on individualized attention for families navigating the legal system.
This on-site role requires a proactive, self-motivated professional who takes immediate initiative to manage critical case files and platform workflows efficiently. The ideal candidate pairs deep empathy for clients with a strict commitment to court deadlines, independently managing daily workflows to keep the practice operating seamlessly.
Compensation & Schedule
Base Salary: Up to $65,000 (Based on experience)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Lunch: 1-hour daily lunch break
Time Off: 10 business days of paid time off (5 days vacation + 5 days personal time), your birthday off as a paid holiday, and all major federal holidays off when courts/banks are closed
Key Responsibilities
Portal & Tech Navigation: Actively manage, update, and upload case files within immigration platforms, including USCIS application systems, the National Visa Center (NVC), and the ECAS court electronic filing system.
Litigation & Case Support: Draft standard legal motions from firm templates, translate client documents, and methodically organize evidence packages for immigration court hearings and litigation.
Application Preparation: Assist the attorney in gathering documentation and organizing filings for administrative applications, focusing heavily on family-based adjustment of status and naturalization.
Client Coordination: Maintain consistent, empathetic communication with clients via phone and email to gather required documentation and keep cases moving ahead of strict deadlines.
Firm Database Management: Coordinate day-to-day file workflows and maintain accurate digital records utilizing the firm's Docketwise database software.
Qualifications
Immigration Firm Experience: Must possess strong, professional experience working within an immigration law firm handling administrative portal navigation and court filing systems (Note: This role does not involve writing legal briefs).
Bilingual Proficiency: Professional-level written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish are required to manage client communications and firm correspondence.
Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience working with case management systems and legal database software is required (experience with Docketwise is a strong plus).
Professional Attributes: Strong organizational skills with strict commitment to legal deadlines. Must be self-motivated and capable of managing case files independently without direct supervision.
If you are a dedicated legal professional looking for a rewarding, long-term career with an established boutique firm, we encourage you to apply HERE or by sending your resume to Regina@Kreatetalent.com!