Legal Assistant VA

VA Masters; San Fernando; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Masters is seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to support its US-based business immigration practice. The role focuses on preparing and compiling filing packets for USCIS, with emphasis on employment-based petitions such as H, L, and E, including AOS and Consular Processing pathways.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience assembling petitions, strong document organization, meticulous review of forms and evidence, and excellent written and spoken English.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing USCIS immigration filing packets.
• Direct experience with H, L, and E petitions.
• Familiar with Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing.
• Strong document organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compile complete immigration filing packets for USCIS submission.
• Assemble supporting documentation for employment-based visa petitions (H/L/E).
• Organize evidence for AOS and CP cases.
• Draft and format letters, forms, and exhibits per filing standards.
• Track requirements, checklists, and document gaps across matters.
• Maintain digital case files and ensure documents are complete before filing.
• Follow up on client documents and flag missing items.
• Verify accuracy across forms and evidence prior to submission.
• Support attorney with case preparation and admin follow-through.

Skills

US immigration filing experience

H/L/E petitions

AOS/CP knowledge

Documentation organization

Attention to detail

English communication

Job description

Job Summary:

We're glad to be hiring an experienced Immigration Paralegal to support our business immigration practice. This role centers on preparing and compiling complete filing packets for submission to USCIS, with a focus on employment-based visa categories. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience assembling H, L, and E visa petitions and understands both Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing pathways.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and compile complete immigration filing packets for USCIS submission

• Assemble supporting documentation for employment-based visa petitions, including H, L, and E categories

• Organize and review evidence packages for both Adjustment of Status (AOS) and Consular Processing (CP) cases

• Draft and format supporting letters, forms, and exhibits in line with USCIS filing standards

• Track filing requirements, checklists, and documentation gaps across active matters

• Maintain organized digital case files and ensure all documents are complete before filing

• Follow up on outstanding client documents and flag missing items proactively

• Verify accuracy and consistency across all forms and supporting evidence prior to submission

• Support the attorney with case preparation tasks and administrative follow-through

Mandatory Skills:

• Proven experience preparing US immigration filing packets for USCIS

• Direct experience with employment-based petitions, specifically H, L, and E visa categories

• Working knowledge of both Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing procedures

• Strong understanding of USCIS forms, filing requirements, and supporting evidence standards

• Excellent document organization and file management skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing legal documents

• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience working with a US-based immigration law firm

• Familiarity with family-based immigration matters in addition to business immigration

• Experience with case management or legal document management software

• Ability to manage multiple active case files simultaneously

• Background in legal studies or paralegal training

Why Join Us:

This is an opportunity to join a focused immigration practice where your work directly impacts people's lives and business outcomes. You will work closely with an experienced US-licensed attorney, take real ownership of your caseload, and have room to grow as the role expands. If you take pride in precise, high-quality legal work, we would love to hear from you.