Bilingual Immigration Legal Assistant (MyCase, Docketwise)

BruntWork; Mexico; Remote; MXN 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Permanent work from home

Immediate hiring

Job summary

BruntWork is seeking an experienced Spanish bilingual Immigration Legal Assistant to join a U.S. immigration law firm. The role focuses on preparing petitions, USCIS forms, and organizing supporting documentation with strong attention to detail.

The candidate will work with SOPs, training resources, and onboarding materials while managing cases independently and meeting deadlines. Remote, full-time position with EST hours and 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Immigration Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a U.S. immigration firm.
• Experience preparing U.S. immigration petitions and packets.
• Familiarity with USCIS forms and filing requirements.
• Remote work experience with U.S.-based teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling U.S. immigration cases.
• Prepare, review, organize, and assemble petitions and packets.
• Complete and process USCIS forms with supporting documents.
• Review documents for accuracy and filing compliance.
• Organize digital case files and client records.
• Use MyCase and Docketwise to manage cases and docs.
• Track deadlines and follow up on notices and communications.
• Identify missing information and coordinate follow-ups.
• Follow SOPs and procedures to ensure consistency.
• Communicate professionally with team, clients, and attorneys.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Strong communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Legal Studies/Paralegal

Tools

MyCase

Docketwise

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organized Spanish Bilingual Immigration Legal Assistant with hands-on experience working in a U.S. immigration law firm. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in preparing U.S. immigration petitions and application packets, completing USCIS forms, organizing supporting documentation, and ensuring filing requirements are met accurately. The successful candidate should be familiar with immigration case management systems, preferably MyCase and Docketwise, and be comfortable managing assigned cases and tasks independently with minimal supervision.

The client has established SOPs, training materials, and onboarding resources to guide the new team member through the firm’s specific procedures. This role requires someone who can transition quickly into the position, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and consistently deliver accurate, high-quality work while meeting established deadlines.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST, with 1 hour unpaid break (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals handling U.S. immigration cases.
• Prepare, review, organize, and assemble U.S. immigration petitions and application packets.
• Complete and process USCIS forms and ensure all required supporting documents and evidence are properly organized.
• Review immigration documents for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with filing requirements.
• Organize and maintain digital case files, client records, legal documents, and supporting evidence.
• Use case management and document management systems, particularly MyCase and Docketwise, to manage case information and documentation.
• Track case-related correspondence, USCIS notices, filing deadlines, and follow-up requirements.
• Identify missing information, incomplete documentation, or discrepancies and coordinate the necessary follow-ups.
• Follow established SOPs, workflows, and filing procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Manage assigned cases and responsibilities independently while maintaining timely communication with the legal team.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and other relevant parties.
• Ensure all assigned tasks are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as an Immigration Legal Assistant, Immigration Paralegal, or in a similar role within a U.S. immigration law firm.
• Hands-on experience preparing U.S. immigration petitions and application packets.
• Strong familiarity with USCIS forms, supporting documentation, and immigration filing requirements.
• Experience organizing and reviewing immigration case documents and supporting evidence.
• Familiarity with MyCase and Docketwise is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to follow established workflows, SOPs, and instructions accurately.
• Willingness to participate in initial onboarding and hands-on training for the firm’s specific systems and procedures.

Technical Requirements:

• Must have a reliable computer or laptop with sufficient storage capacity and processing power to support the required applications.
• Must be able to install and run Adobe Acrobat, MyCase, Docketwise, and other necessary case management tools.
• Stable internet connection suitable for remote work.
• A professional and secure home office setup capable of handling confidential legal documents and client information.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
• Previous experience supporting U.S.-based immigration attorneys and law firms.
• Experience preparing immigration petitions and application packets with minimal supervision.
• Practical experience using MyCase and Docketwise.
• Familiarity with different types of U.S. immigration cases, USCIS procedures, and filing processes.
• Experience working remotely with U.S.-based legal teams.
• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations