Immigration Legal Assistant

About the role

HireHawk is seeking an Immigration Legal Assistant to support attorneys on Citizenship, Adjustment of Status, Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ‑SAPCR), Removal of Conditions, and Child Protective Services (CPS) matters. The role is remote, full‑time, and offers the chance to deepen expertise across multiple U.S. immigration practice areas while receiving guidance from senior legal staff.

Key responsibilities

• Assist attorneys from intake through key milestones for Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, SIJ‑SAPCR, Removal of Conditions, and CPS cases.
• Prepare immigration forms, petitions, affidavits, supporting evidence, correspondence, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Draft and organize motions, proposed orders, and related materials for CPS matters.
• Maintain accurate case files, databases, calendars, and documentation to ensure attorneys can quickly assess case status.
• Monitor filed applications, court dates, deadlines, interviews, and hearings.
• Communicate with clients in English and Spanish to collect documents, provide updates, and prepare them for proceedings.
• Coordinate communications with parties involved in CPS cases and document developments.
• Conduct immigration‑specific legal research and prepare concise summaries for attorney review.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an Immigration Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar role supporting U.S. immigration practice.
• Practical knowledge of Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, SIJ‑SAPCR, and Removal of Conditions/I‑751 procedures.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to interact directly with clients.
• Excellent case‑management abilities, including tracking deadlines and maintaining multiple active matters.
• Availability to work Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail, and Google Drive.