Legal Assistant, Immigration Case Assistant

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. Maintain a high standard of professionalism and client service in all interactions .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Brazil, South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,150 - $1,220 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in immigration law and legal support, with strong written communication skills in English and proficiency in Portuguese. Capable of managing multiple cases efficiently while maintaining high standards of client service and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Immigration Law ExperienceLegal Document DraftingClient Relationship ManagementOrganizational SkillsLegal Research

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Hard Skills

Legal Document DraftingImmigration Case ManagementLegal ResearchCase Package AssemblyClient Support

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProactive Problem SolvingAttention to DetailTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceGmailGoogle CalendarGoogle ChatMyCase ChatVoIP System ElevateCRM Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Law

Industry Keywords

Immigration LawLegal SupportCase ManagementClient ServiceConfidential Information Handling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyVoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a high standard of professionalism and client service in all interactions
Handle inbound and outbound communication, including message taking
Support case package assembly and preparation for filing
Triage client inquiries and determine appropriate next steps
Draft recommendation letters and assist in preparing submission materials
Conduct legal research as instructed to support case preparation
Schedule consultations and manage calendars effectively
Draft immigration forms and prepare supporting legal documentation
Manage immigration case files and maintain accurate, organized client records
Manage email communications and ensure timely follow up with clients
Support a dynamic legal team by managing immigration case workflows
Deliver high-quality client support and contribute to accurate, efficient case preparation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Law or related academic background preferred, without active attorney licensing requirement
Previous experience in immigration law, legal support, or case management preferred
Strong written English communication skills required
Portuguese communication skills are a strong plus
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
Excellent written communication and attention to detail in drafting legal and immigration documents
Client focused mindset with strong interpersonal and relationship building abilities
Proactive and solution-oriented approach to tasks and challenges
High level of accountability, reliability, and commitment to team success
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
Adaptability and ability to work in a structured but fast paced legal environment
Capacity to follow instructions and support legal research when required
Availability to work within Pacific Time business hours
Availability aligned with 9:00 am to 6:00 pm operations
Google Workspace including Gmail and Google Calendar
Internal communication platforms such as Google Chat and MyCase Chat
VoIP system Elevate
CRM systems used for case and client management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work opportunity
Professional growth
Great Place to Work Certification environment