Remote Business Immigration Paralegal for Boutique Law Firm
- Experience
- Mid
- Employment
- Full-time
Open to CO, AR, MX, PH only · UTC-5…UTC-4. Set where you work from to check your eligibility.
No BS summary
A boutique federal immigration law practice with more than 25 years of experience is looking for an Immigration Paralegal to support attorneys and senior paralegals across the full case lifecycle for business, investor, and family-based immigration matters. The firm serves entrepreneurs, corporations, and families navigating complex U.S.
Required skills
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Required languages
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Work From Anywhere in LATAM or the Philippines
Work Schedule: EST | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET (Monday–Friday)
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About the Client
A boutique federal immigration law practice with more than 25 years of experience is looking for an Immigration Paralegal to support attorneys and senior paralegals across the full case lifecycle for business, investor, and family-based immigration matters.
The firm serves entrepreneurs, corporations, and families navigating complex U.S. immigration processes, and has built a technology-forward, AI-integrated practice where tools like Claude and Perplexity are used daily to streamline casework. The team operates in a close-knit, high-communication culture that values initiative and open collaboration over rigid hierarchy.
About the Role
As an Immigration Paralegal, you'll build and maintain digital case files, draft USCIS forms and exhibit lists, input and track case data across cloud-based platforms, and coordinate client communications by email and video call. You'll join scheduled attorney calls to take notes and surface case details in real time, and support petition assembly under attorney direction.
Core Responsibilities
Case File Building & Maintenance
Build and maintain digital and physical client files in SharePoint Save, name, and organize documents received via email per firm naming conventions Input and update case data across Salesforce (customized) and Docketwise Maintain accurate file structure across active case lists
USCIS Form & Document Drafting
Draft government forms (basic immigration filings) Prepare exhibit lists for petitions Prepare notice of filing and public access file documents Support petition assembly under attorney / senior paralegal direction
Client Communication & Coordination
Send reminders, confirm receipts, update clients on case status Coordinate document gathering from clients via email Join Zoom calls with attorneys (taking notes, surfacing case-specific info on cue) Handle scheduling and basic non-legal client questions; escalate all legal questions to attorneys
Tool & Process Mastery
Operate fluently in Microsoft 365, Teams, Adobe, Salesforce, Docketwise, SharePoint Use AI tools (Claude, Perplexity) for drafting and research support Follow firm's training matrix and progress tracking Adapt to platform changes (Docketwise transition planned)
Continuous Learning
Read into immigration law via firm's digital law library Self-direct learning across visa categories (A–Z) Track USCIS policy updates relevant to active casework
Requirements
Must-Have
1–3 years of administrative, operations, legal support, or office experience Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Adobe Acrobat for document preparation and handling Hands-on experience with cloud-based CRM and document management platforms (e.g., Salesforce, SharePoint, or comparable) Experience preparing, organizing, and reviewing documents for completeness and accuracy before submission Experience coordinating client communication through email and video calls (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) B2+ English (CEFR) for direct, client-facing written and verbal communication
Nice-to-Have
Prior U.S. immigration law or USCIS-related experience Familiarity with immigration or legal case management systems (Docketwise, Litify, or Neos) Previous law firm experience in any practice area Spanish fluency in addition to English Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, Perplexity) in professional workflows
Benefits
Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere Team Incentives: Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide
Our Recruitment Process
Application Screening Skills Assessment Top-grading Interview Client Interview Job Offer Client Onboarding
Ready to Join Us?
If this role aligns with your skills and goals, apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain digital and physical client files in SharePoint
- Draft government forms (basic immigration filings) and prepare exhibit lists for petitions
- Coordinate client communications by email and video call, including sending reminders and updating clients on case status
- Join Zoom calls with attorneys to take notes and surface case-specific info on cue
- Operate fluently in Microsoft 365, Teams, Adobe, Salesforce, Docketwise, SharePoint and use AI tools (Claude, Perplexity) for drafting and research support
What they require
- 1–3 years of administrative, operations, legal support, or office experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Adobe Acrobat for document preparation and handling
- Hands-on experience with cloud-based CRM and document management platforms (e.g., Salesforce, SharePoint, or comparable)
- Experience preparing, organizing, and reviewing documents for completeness and accuracy before submission
- Experience coordinating client communication through email and video calls (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
- Preferred: Prior U.S. immigration law or USCIS-related experience
- Preferred: Familiarity with immigration or legal case management systems (Docketwise, Litify, or Neos)
- Preferred: Previous law firm experience in any practice area
- Preferred: Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, Perplexity) in professional workflows
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
- Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
- Team Incentives: Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting
- Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
- Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
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