Business Immigration Paralegal – LATAM

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. Independently manage a high-volume employment-based immigration caseload with accuracy and strong client service .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • Nicaragua, Colombia, Mexico, El Salvador, HondurasJuniorMid-Level💰 $1,500 - $1,700 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing high-volume employment-based immigration cases, including H-1B, L-1, and PERM processes, while ensuring compliance and effective client communication. Proficient in legal drafting and case management, with a strong focus on organization and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employment-Based Immigration Paralegal ExperienceH-1B/H-4, L-1A/L-1B/L-2, TN, O-1, E-3 FilingsPERM, I-140, I-485 Case SupportLegal Drafting SkillsClient Communication in English and Spanish

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Hard Skills

H-1B Petition PreparationL-1A/L-1B Petition PreparationPERM Process SupportI-140 Case SupportI-485 Case SupportRFE Response DraftingNOID Response DraftingEB-2 NIW DraftingO-1 Case Strategy SupportEvidence Mapping

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizationDeadline ManagementClient ServiceProactive Communication

Tools & Technologies

Immigration Case Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Employment-Based ImmigrationHigh-Volume Caseload ManagementLegal DraftingComplex Documentation WorkflowsMetrics-Driven Workflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage a high-volume employment-based immigration caseload with accuracy and strong client service
Prepare and file non-immigrant petitions including H-1B/H-4, L-1A/L-1B/L-2, TN, O-1, and E-3 matters
Support immigrant processes including PERM, I-140 (EB-1A, EB-1C, EB-2, EB-3), I-485, and EB-2 NIW
Draft compliant support letters for O-1 and L-1A filings presenting eligibility arguments
Draft basic H-1B letters and simple RFE responses
Prepare responses for complex RFEs, NOIDs, and PERM audit responses with organized exhibits and timelines
Maintain case tracking, calendars, and internal documentation to meet deadlines
Communicate directly with clients and stakeholders in professional written and verbal English, and Spanish when needed
Provide proactive updates, flag risks early, and keep cases moving without constant follow-ups
Ensure drafting and client-facing communication are human-written and professionally polished without reliance on AI-generated messaging

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–3+ years of direct business (employment-based) immigration paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate immigration environment
Hands-on experience preparing and supporting filings for H-1B/H-4, L-1A/L-1B/L-2, TN, O-1, and E-3
Hands-on experience with PERM, I-140 (EB categories), and I-485 case support (including complex documentation workflows)
Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision
Strong legal drafting skills, including support letters and detailed responses to RFEs/NOIDs/PERM audits
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for client-facing work
Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and deadline management in a high-output legal environment
Experience with EB-2 NIW drafting support and evidence organization
Experience with complex O-1 case strategy support, including evidence mapping, exhibit indexing, and narrative building
Familiarity with common immigration case management systems and high-discipline tracking practices
Prior experience supporting multiple attorneys/clients concurrently in a structured, metrics-driven workflow

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to a $200k+ perk marketplace with instant discounts on 150+ services
Access up to 50% of approved earnings before payday (no credit checks or fees)