Bilingual Legal Assistant for Immigrant Services

Abogados De Asilo Político; Rosario; On-site; ARS 21,972,000 - 26,318,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Week between Christmas and New Year’s

Holidays off (national holidays)

Comprehensive training program

Mentorship and collaboration

Career advancement paths

Equipment support

Job summary

Political Asylum Lawyers, a Houston-based immigration law firm, seeks a detail-oriented, bilingual professional to engage clients in English and Spanish and manage case workflows. You will respond to inquiries, gather documents, and coordinate communications with clients and the legal team while maintaining high standards of integrity and empathy.

You don’t need deep knowledge of U.S. immigration law, but you will master our procedures and tools, stay organized under pressure, and adapt to

Qualifications

• Experience preparing immigration applications is preferred but not required.
• Commitment to the firm’s mission of helping immigrants secure their future in the United States through asylum.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Tech-focused skills and eagerness to learn new online systems and procedures.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic and able to communicate with clients who are under significant stress.
• Works well under pressure.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to perform at a high level with minimal supervision.
• Able to keep track of tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the firm’s main point of contact with clients, supporting attorneys and paralegals in engaging clients throughout the representation.
• Return phone calls and reply to emails from clients and potential clients.
• Proactively provide status updates so clients always understand where their case stands and what comes next, rather than only responding when contacted.
• Coordinate case logistics: scheduling appointments and preparation sessions, sending reminders, and following up to keep clients engaged.
• Proactively manage cases to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain tracking systems specifically built to catch clients before they fall through the cracks, not just to track deadlines.
• Compile and submit filings to immigration agencies.
• Perform administrative tasks as assigned.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of company protocols and processes.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Immigration filings

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Empathy

Under pressure

Organization

Deadline-driven

Job description

Political Asylum Lawyers, a Houston-based immigration law firm, seeks a detail-oriented, bilingual professional to engage clients in English and Spanish and manage case workflows. You will respond to inquiries, gather documents, and coordinate communications with clients and the legal team while maintaining high standards of integrity and empathy.

You don’t need deep knowledge of U.S. immigration law, but you will master our procedures and tools, stay organized under pressure, and adapt to