Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Job Duck is a company that connects individuals with rewarding remote job opportunities with US-based employers. They are seeking a Bilingual Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support a boutique immigration law practice focused on humanitarian relief matters, responsible for preparing legal documentation and managing client cases effectively.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with clients regarding missing information, outstanding documents, and case updates
• Communicate directly with clients to collect required documentation and supporting evidence
• Review legal documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with filing requirements
• Support workflow consistency while managing approximately 20 active cases per month
• Collaborate with attorneys and internal team members to support efficient case progression
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information with professionalism and discretion
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure timely completion of all assigned tasks
• Update case notes, documentation logs, and status reports within internal systems
• Prepare and organize immigration forms and supporting evidence for attorney review
• Assemble complete immigration application packages with accuracy and attention to detail
• Prepare cover letters, legal correspondence, and supporting documentation for immigration filings
• Draft affidavits, declarations, and supporting legal narratives for humanitarian immigration cases
• Organize and maintain digital case files using legal case management software
• Manage assigned cases from intake through submission readiness while maintaining accurate case records

Skills

• Prior experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant
• Previous experience handling U.S. immigration matters
• Mandatory experience drafting affidavits and legal declarations
• Experience preparing immigration forms and supporting documentation
• Experience working in a law firm environment with client-facing legal responsibilities
• Ability to independently manage multiple active cases while maintaining accuracy and organization
• Professional written and verbal English communication skills
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Google Docs, Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Calendar
• Experience using legal case management software
• Legal drafting and document preparation
• Affidavit and declaration writing
• Immigration case management
• Knowledge of humanitarian immigration relief processes
• Strong legal writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Client communication and relationship management
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Adaptability in emotionally sensitive environments
• Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Workflow management and process consistency
• Proficiency with Google Workspace
• Experience using legal case management systems
• Direct experience with humanitarian immigration relief cases, particularly VAWA and T-Visa petitions
• Experience with Lolly Law and Lawmatics

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