Immigration Legal Assistant (Remote) - Citizenship, Adjustment of Status, CPS

About the role

HireHawk is hiring a full-time remote Immigration Legal Assistant based in Colombia, working with attorneys on citizenship, adjustment of status, SIJ-SAPCR, removal of conditions and CPS matters. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST, with pay of USD 1,500 to 1,600 per month. The role suits someone who already understands U.S. immigration casework and wants to deepen knowledge across several practice areas, with ongoing guidance from attorneys and senior legal staff.

Key responsibilities

• Support attorneys in preparing and managing citizenship/naturalization, adjustment of status, SIJ-SAPCR, removal of conditions and CPS matters from intake through key milestones.
• Prepare immigration forms, petitions, affidavits, supporting evidence, correspondence and other documents under attorney supervision.
• Draft and organize motions, proposed orders and supporting materials for CPS matters.
• Maintain complete case files, databases, calendars and documentation so attorneys can track case status and next steps.
• Monitor filed applications, court dates, deadlines, interviews and hearings.
• Communicate with clients in English and Spanish to collect documents, give updates and coordinate next steps.
• Coordinate with parties involved in CPS cases and document developments.
• Conduct immigration and case-specific research and prepare summaries for attorneys.
• Review forms and documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance before submission, and help attorneys prepare for client meetings and court proceedings.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an Immigration Legal Assistant, Paralegal or similar legal support professional, preferably in a U.S. immigration practice.
• Practical knowledge of U.S. immigration procedures for citizenship/naturalization, adjustment of status, special immigrant juvenile status and removal of conditions/I-751 matters (required).
• Strong written and spoken English, able to communicate directly with clients about documentation and case progress.
• Availability Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.
• Nice to have: experience with CPS matters, a bachelor's degree in law, political science, international relations or a related field, remote work experience with a U.S.-based law firm, and proficiency with Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail and Drive.