Asistente Legal

IMMIGRATION GENERAL SERVICES LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

IMMIGRATION GENERAL SERVICES LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant specialized in immigration law. You will support USCIS petitions and EOIR filings, manage high-volume client communications, gather evidentiary documents, and track priority dates and filing deadlines.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hardworking, and fluent in Spanish and English, with strong organizational and research skills and experience using Google Workspace and case management software.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role is preferred.
• Certification or a diploma as a Legal Assistant or paralegal is preferred.
• Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with document management experience.
• Excellent research skills.
• Comfortable with Google Workspace and Apple Platforms, and case management software.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and witnesses
• Prepare case-specific Forms and documents.
• Ensure that case-related documents are well-organized and available for review
• Maintain and update documentation
• Provide general administrative support

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Verbal & written communication

Research skills

Organization & document management

Knowledge of legal procedures

Multitasking under pressure

Google Workspace

Apple platforms

Case management software

Education

Paralegal certification or diploma

Tools

Case management software

Google Workspace

Apple platforms

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)


• Employee discounts


• Health insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities


• Flexible Scheduling


• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant specialized in immigration law. In this role, you will provide critical support in the preparation of USCIS petitions and EOIR court filings, ensuring our legal team can effectively advocate for our clients. You will manage high-volume client communications, gather sensitive evidentiary documents, and monitor priority dates and filing deadlines. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and witnesses


• Prepare case-specific Forms and documents.


• Ensure that case-related documents are well-organized and available for review


• Maintain and update documentation


• Provide general administrative support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role is preferred


• Certification or a diploma as a Legal Assistant or paralegal is preferred


• Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Highly organized with document management experience


• Excellent research skills


• Comfortable with Google Workspace and Apple Platforms, and case management software


• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure


• Fluent in Spanish and English