Immigration Legal Assistant (Bilingual English-Spanish)

About the role

HireHawk connects professionals with U.S. and Canadian employers, including legal and compliance teams. For this opportunity, you will support a law firm handling family-based immigration matters, working closely with attorneys and clients through the case lifecycle. You will help attorneys prepare, organize and advance a diverse caseload, including I-130 petitions, Consular Processing, Non-immigrant Visas, Advanced Parole, Military Parole in Place, Fiancée Visas and Family Waivers. The role suits an experienced bilingual legal professional who understands immigration workflows.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and organize accurate, submission-ready documentation for family-based immigration matters.
• Draft and review affidavits, petitions, correspondence and supporting legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide attorneys with information that supports case preparation and strategy.
• Build complete case files by collecting, reviewing and organizing client documentation.
• Monitor progress, track deadlines and coordinate next steps with attorneys and clients.
• Maintain case records, databases and case management systems according to firm procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, giving case updates and explaining documentation and procedural requirements.
• Coordinate consultations, meetings, hearings, court appearances and other appointments, and help clients prepare for hearings.
• Assist with service quotes, payment verification, reimbursements, billing information, correspondence, filing and data entry.

Required profile

• At least 2 years of professional experience as a Legal Assistant, including hands-on experience with family-based immigration cases.
• Working knowledge of family immigration processes such as I-130 petitions, consular processing, visas, waivers and related filings.
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple active cases and deadlines.
• Experience with legal research tools and case management software.
• Ability to handle confidential client information with discretion.
• Nice to have: bachelor's degree in a legal, administrative or social science field; paralegal certification or Legal Assistant diploma; experience with Advanced Parole, Military PIP, Fiancée Visa or Family Waiver matters; experience supporting attorneys in a U.S. immigration practice; familiarity with client billing and payment tracking.