Immigration Legal Assistant

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. Own the client intake process and create a welcoming, professional first impression for prospective clients .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • ArgentinaMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,000 - $1,300 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in client intake processes and administrative support within a legal environment, particularly in family and business immigration matters. Proficient in managing scheduling, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring effective communication with clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Client Intake ManagementImmigration Law ExperienceStrong English Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLegal Practice Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Client IntakeBilling ProceduresAdministrative DocumentationScheduling ManagementRecord Maintenance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailDependabilityIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Immigration Case-Management SystemsLegal Practice-Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Family ImmigrationBusiness ImmigrationLegal EnvironmentClient OnboardingAdministrative Workflows

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the client intake process and create a welcoming, professional first impression for prospective clients
Communicate clearly and consistently with clients throughout their engagement with the firm
Coordinate consultations, appointments, deadlines, and calendar commitments to keep the attorney’s schedule organized
Guide new clients through billing procedures and other administrative requirements
Maintain accurate client information, records, follow-ups, and internal administrative documentation
Support legal workflows for family and business immigration matters while ensuring important details are not missed
Anticipate administrative needs and resolve routine client or scheduling issues before they require attorney involvement
Help create reliable processes that reduce administrative workload and allow the attorney to focus on legal work
Take on broader responsibilities as the practice and client base continue to grow

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous professional experience working in a legal environment
Experience with an immigration law firm, particularly family and business immigration matters
Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
Confidence handling client intake and serving as a primary client-facing representative of the firm
Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage scheduling and administrative workflows reliably
Consistent, dependable availability and the ability to work independently in a remote environment
Experience supporting a solo attorney or small law firm (nice to have)
Familiarity with immigration case-management or legal practice-management systems (nice to have)
Experience supporting billing, payment orientation, or client onboarding processes (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Long-term contractor opportunity
Remote work arrangement