Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. New Frontier Immigration Law is a mid-sized law firm dedicated to humanitarian-based immigration solutions. They are seeking a licensed Immigration Attorney to provide paralegal and legal assistant support to U.S.-based immigration attorneys, working on humanitarian immigration cases remotely during the U.S. evening hours. Responsibilities • Prepare and assemble complex immigration applications including I-130, I-485, I-751, I-601A, VAWA (I-360), U visa (I-918), T visa (I-914), SIJS petitions, asylum applications (I-589), and naturalization (N-400) • Review client intake information and organize supporting documentation (birth certificates, marriage certificates, police records, medical records, affidavits, etc.) • Draft cover letters, legal memoranda, and case summaries for attorney review • Prepare evidentiary exhibits and organize them according to USCIS filing requirements • Conduct legal research on immigration law, case precedents, country conditions, and USCIS policy guidance • Draft declarations, affidavits, and hardship statements for humanitarian cases • Research state-specific requirements for SIJS predicate orders and family court filings • Prepare legal briefs and memoranda on complex immigration issues • Prepare removal defense packages including asylum applications, cancellation of removal filings, and bond motions • Organize evidence for Immigration Court hearings (Master Calendar and Individual Hearings) • Draft motions to terminate, motions to reopen, and motions to reconsider • Compile country conditions evidence and expert witness materials • Review applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with USCIS requirements • Conduct internal quality checks before attorney final review • Ensure all deadlines are tracked and cases are filed timely • Maintain organized digital case files using Filevine case management software • Draft client correspondence and case status updates for attorney approval • Prepare interview preparation materials for USCIS interviews • Translate documents (if applicable language skills) • Assist with client document collection requests • Provide detailed case notes and handoff summaries for U.S. attorneys each morning • Participate in virtual team meetings (may require flexibility for U.S. business hours occasionally) • Collaborate with U.S.-based paralegals and attorneys through Slack, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms • Flag urgent issues or questions for attorney attention Skills • J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution in your country • Active bar license or legal practice authorization in South Africa, India, or the Philippines • Must be a licensed attorney (not just paralegal certification) • Minimum 3 years of legal experience (immigration law experience preferred but not required) • Experience with document preparation, legal research, and case management • Familiarity with U.S. immigration law is a strong plus (USCIS forms, EOIR procedures, etc.) • Paralegal, legal assistant, or document preparation experience in any legal field is valuable • Exceptional attention to detail - Immigration applications require precision • Strong legal writing in English (native or near-native fluency required) • Legal research skills using online databases (Westlaw, LexisNexis, Google Scholar, etc.) • Organizational skills - Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously • Tech proficiency - Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, case management software • Self-starter mentality - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Cultural sensitivity - Comfort working with diverse immigrant populations and trauma-informed approach • Reliable high-speed internet connection • Quiet, professional home office setup • Computer capable of running case management software (Filevine) • Availability during required work hours (your daytime = U.S. evening) • U.S. immigration law knowledge - Prior experience with USCIS forms, VAWA, U visas, asylum, removal defense • Spanish, Portuguese, French, Hindi, Tagalog, or other language fluency (in addition to English) • Experience with U.S. legal systems - Previous work with U.S. law firms or immigration organizations • Filevine or similar case management software experience (Clio, MyCase, etc.) • 5+ years legal experience for senior-level consideration and higher compensation • Immigration paralegal certification or specialized training (bonus) Company Overview • New Frontier Immigration Law is a law firm that specializes in family petitions, military parole, appeals, and naturalization services. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job