Experienced Immigration Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – U.S. Immigration Law Firm | Full-Time | Philippines

We are a U.S.-based law firm seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Legal Assistant located in the Philippines to join our immigration practice.

This is a long-term position for someone who is comfortable working independently, following detailed procedures, communicating with clients, and handling deadline-sensitive legal matters.

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. U.S. Central Time
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. U.S. Central Time

Applicants must be able to consistently work during these hours. Please consider the corresponding overnight hours in the Philippines before applying.

During scheduled working hours, you must be available and actively working except during authorized meal and rest breaks.

Responsibilities
Assist with U.S. immigration matters, including family-based immigration, adjustment of status, naturalization, removal of conditions, employment-based immigration, and consular processing
Assist with preparation of USCIS forms and immigration applications under attorney supervision
Collect, review, organize, and maintain client documents and supporting evidence
Review client files to identify missing documents and information
Enter and verify client information in legal and immigration case-management systems
Review forms and supporting documents for inconsistent names, dates, addresses, immigration history, and other discrepancies
Communicate with clients regarding questionnaires, documents, deadlines, appointments, and case status
Make and receive client telephone calls as needed
Prepare routine correspondence, client instructions, document checklists, and follow-up communications
Maintain accurate and organized electronic client files
Calendar and track deadlines and follow-up dates
Perform legal and factual research when requested
Follow established law-firm procedures and attorney instructions
Handle confidential and privileged client information appropriately
Required Qualifications
Excellent written and spoken English
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and computer skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters
Ability to follow detailed written procedures and instructions
Comfortable performing detailed and repetitive form preparation, document review, and data-entry work
Professional telephone and client-communication skills
Reliable high-speed internet connection
Quiet and private home workspace suitable for confidential client communications
Webcam
Dual-monitor workstation
Ability to consistently work the required U.S. Central Time schedule
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working for a U.S. law firm
Prior U.S. immigration law experience
Experience preparing USCIS forms
Experience with Clio, Docketwise, or similar legal or immigration case-management software
Paralegal, legal assistant, law, or related educational background
Experience communicating directly with U.S. law-firm clients
What We Are Looking For

This position is best suited for someone seeking a long-term role with a U.S. law firm who takes ownership of assigned work.

We value:

Reliability and consistent attendance
Accuracy and careful attention to detail
Initiative
Responsiveness
Strong follow-through
Ability to identify missing information, inconsistencies, and potential problems without waiting for someone else to point them out

This is an operational legal-assistant position. A substantial portion of the work involves immigration forms, document collection and review, data entry, client follow-up, telephone calls, deadlines, and case-management responsibilities.

Candidates primarily interested in academic legal research or attorney-level legal work should understand that the primary responsibilities of this position are legal-assistant and paralegal support functions.

Work Environment and Video Availability

This is a remote position. Team members must be available by live video during scheduled working hours, except during authorized breaks.

You must:

Have a functioning webcam;
Maintain a quiet and professional workspace;
Be able to participate promptly in video meetings and work check-ins; and
Maintain a workspace appropriate for handling confidential law-firm and client information.

[If you actually want the camera continuously on, replace the paragraph above with:
“During scheduled working hours, team members are required to remain connected by live video with their camera on, except during authorized meal, rest, and personal breaks.”]

Exclusive Availability During Working Hours

During scheduled working hours, you must devote your working time exclusively to our law firm.

You may not simultaneously perform services for another employer or client, attend another job, or bill another client during the hours you have committed to our firm.

Outside of scheduled working hours, this requirement does not restrict other employment or freelance work unless it creates a conflict of interest or involves confidential information.

To Apply

Please submit:

Your CV/resume, including your U.S. immigration-law or U.S. law-firm experience;
A link to a ---------- video introduction;
Your requested hourly rate in U.S. dollars;
Confirmation that you can consistently work the required U.S. Central Time schedule;
Confirmation that you have a dual-monitor workstation, webcam, reliable internet connection, and private workspace; and
Your earliest available start date.

In your application, please answer:

“Describe one U.S. immigration matter you personally worked on. Identify the immigration benefit involved, the USCIS forms involved, and specifically describe the work that you personally performed.”