[Hiring] Immigration Legal Assistant @HireHawk

Role Description

As a Legal Assistant supporting Citizenship, Adjustment of Status, SIJ-SAPCR, Removal of Conditions, and CPS matters, you will work closely with attorneys to keep cases organized, accurate, and moving forward. You will support everything from immigration forms and affidavits to CPS motions, orders, client communications, and application monitoring.

This role is especially well suited to someone who already understands U.S. immigration casework and wants to deepen their knowledge across multiple practice areas. You will receive ongoing guidance from attorneys and senior legal staff while taking meaningful ownership of case preparation, deadlines, documentation, and client coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in preparing and managing Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, SIJ-SAPCR, Removal of Conditions, and CPS matters from intake through key case milestones.
• Prepare immigration forms, petitions, affidavits, supporting evidence, correspondence, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Draft and organize motions, proposed orders, and supporting materials for CPS matters under attorney guidance.
• Maintain complete and accurate case files, databases, calendars, and supporting documentation so attorneys can quickly understand case status and next steps.
• Monitor filed applications, court dates, case deadlines, interviews, hearings, and other time-sensitive requirements.
• Communicate with clients in English and Spanish to collect documents, provide case updates, coordinate next steps, and help prepare them for legal proceedings.
• Coordinate communications with relevant parties involved in CPS cases and document case-related developments accurately.
• Conduct immigration and case-specific legal research and prepare clear summaries for attorney review.
• Review forms and legal documents for completeness, consistency, accuracy, and compliance before attorney submission.
• Help attorneys prepare efficiently for client meetings, interviews, court proceedings, and hearings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Immigration Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar legal support professional, preferably supporting a U.S. immigration law practice.
• Practical knowledge of U.S. immigration procedures involving Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and Removal of Conditions/I-751 matters (a must).
• Experience preparing immigration forms, petitions, affidavits, supporting evidence, and other case documentation under attorney supervision.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence communicating directly with clients about documentation and case progress.
• Strong case-management skills, including experience tracking deadlines, monitoring pending applications, maintaining legal files, and managing multiple active matters accurately.
• Ability to conduct legal research, prepare case summaries, draft professional correspondence, and carefully review legal documentation.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST.

Requirements

• Experience supporting CPS/Child Protective Services matters, including communications with involved parties and preparation of motions and proposed orders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• Experience working remotely with a U.S.-based law firm or legal team.
• Proficiency with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail, and Google Drive.
• Professional interest in immigration law, child welfare matters, and access to legal services.