Asylum Paralegal (LATAM)

Oguz Law; Argentina; A distancia; ARS 50.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prominent law firm is looking for a bilingual Asylum Paralegal to join their team. The role involves supporting attorneys in asylum cases, managing client communications, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance with immigration laws. Ideal candidates should possess a law degree and have two years of experience in a legal environment, particularly in immigration law.

Formación

• Fluency in English and Spanish required; strong writing skills essential.
• At least 2 years of experience in a legal environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct client intake processes and support attorneys in preparing asylum applications.
• Draft and proofread legal documents; manage case deadlines.
• Conduct legal research specific to Latin American conditions.

Conocimientos

Research

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Educación

Degree in Law

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

We are OguzLaw, a successful and empowering law firm based in California. We provide services in immigration, personal injury, asylum, corporate, and trademark law in the United States.

As a leading San Francisco Bay Area-based law firm, we cover all cities in California, from Concord and San Jose to Lafayette, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Walnut Creek. Beyond our location, we offer our services on a global scale, reaching clients not only across the United States but also in various international locations.

OguzLaw is focused on making our clients’ American dreams come true with our professional team of nearly 90 experienced legal professionals. As a multicultural and multilingual team, we are committed to supporting our clients through accessible, inclusive, and collaborative legal services. By leveraging technology and innovation in everything we do, we provide efficient and tailored assistance for our clients’ needs.

To define our services, we specialize in helping entrepreneurs and immigrants start and structure successful ventures and support immigrants seeking a fresh start in the U.S. or justice after an injury. Moreover, we handle global hiring and fundraising, assist immigrants in smoothly completing visa processes, and lead business owners in navigating intellectual property matters safely. Committed to forward-looking, results-oriented solutions, we customize our approach to address our client’s unique goals and needs, representing the interests of foreign and domestic businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and immigrants in the legal environment of the United States.

About the role

• We are currently seeking a highly motivated and professional Asylum Paralegal to join our dynamic team.
• This remote position is ideal for a candidate who is fluent in Spanish and English and has a strong interest in our areas of practice.

Note: The candidate has the flexibility to choose to work according to either the Pacific Time Zone (PT) or the Central Time Zone (CT).

What you'll do

• Conduct thorough and accurate client intake processes, including initial screenings, phone calls, emails, and the collection of necessary information for attorney review.
• Support attorneys in preparing and filing asylum applications, with a particular focus on Latin American clients.
• Prepare client declarations and gather, organize, and summarize supporting evidence for asylum cases.
• Conduct detailed country conditions research, specifically related to Latin American countries, to support asylum applications.
• Prepare and complete requisite forms for review by USCIS, EOIR, and other relevant legal entities.
• Draft, edit, and proofread a variety of legal documents, including briefs, letters, filings, and other correspondence.
• Manage case deadlines and maintain organized, up-to-date client case files and internal databases.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with clients, ensuring clarity and accessibility throughout the legal process.
• Compose insightful blog articles on legal topics relevant to asylum and immigration law to contribute to the firm’s online presence.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support the legal team across different practice areas.
• Oversee administrative tasks as needed in support of attorneys and casework.

Qualifications

• A degree in law, preferably with a strong focus on writing and research.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish, including exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other standard computer skills.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a legal environment.
• The ability to work remotely with reliable internet access and a computer is a must.