HireHawk
via Workable
Immigration Legal Assistant (Remote) | LATAM
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 20h ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 26d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-08-20). Last seen at its source just now.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
Colombia, Nicaragua, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, El Salvador
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Pay not stated
Similar roles pay $140.2k–210.6k/yr
Middle 50% of 200 listings that do state pay — Legal & Compliance · all levels · Americas · USD/year. This employer has published no salary; this is what comparable listings we hold disclose, never converted between currencies or periods. How this is calculated.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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workable employer's own board first seen 11d ago · last seen just now
The listing
About Us
HireHawk connects skilled professionals with career opportunities at U.S. and Canadian companies, helping organizations build high-performing remote teams around the world. We believe great people should be able to do meaningful work from wherever they are, with clear expectations, strong support, and an outcomes-focused culture.
For this opportunity, HireHawk is recruiting for a legal-sector client focused on converting an established pipeline of prospects into qualified potential client opportunities.
About the Role
As a Legal Assistant, you will work closely with attorneys, senior legal staff, and team leadership to support Citizenship, AOS, SIJ-SAPCR, removal of conditions, and CPS matters. You will help keep cases organized from document preparation through client communication, filing, and ongoing case monitoring.
This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants practical exposure to immigration law and related legal proceedings while building skills in case management, legal research, drafting, and client service. You will receive ongoing guidance and feedback while taking ownership of meaningful work that directly supports case preparation and progression.
Responsibilities
- Keep Citizenship, AOS, SIJ-SAPCR, removal of conditions, and CPS matters organized by maintaining accurate case files, databases, folders, and tracking records.
- Support attorneys with the preparation of legal forms, petitions, affidavits, motions, orders, correspondence, and other case documents.
- Help move cases forward by monitoring filed applications and keeping case information and master tracking spreadsheets current.
- Communicate with clients to gather required information, provide case updates, and share next-service information under attorney guidance.
- Coordinate appointments, interviews, court dates, hearings, and other case-related meetings so attorneys and clients are prepared.
- Conduct immigration-related legal research and prepare clear summaries that support case preparation.
- Review legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before they move to the next stage of the case.
- Support CPS matters by communicating with relevant case parties and helping prepare motions, orders, and supporting materials.
- Prepare case summaries, affidavits, case folders, incoming and outgoing mail records, and other materials needed for efficient case management.
- Stay current on relevant immigration procedures and apply feedback from attorneys and senior legal staff to continuously strengthen your legal support skills.
Requirements
Must-Have:
- Professional proficiency in both English and Spanish.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with clients, attorneys, and other case parties.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail, especially when handling legal documents, deadlines, and case records.
- Ability to manage multiple legal and administrative priorities while maintaining accuracy.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace.
- Genuine interest in immigration law and the legal issues affecting individuals and families.
Nice to Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
- Previous exposure to immigration law, legal services, case management, or document preparation.
- Familiarity with Citizenship, Adjustment of Status, SIJ-SAPCR, removal of conditions, or CPS matters.
- Experience drafting legal forms, affidavits, motions, orders, or case summaries.