Immigration Legal Assistant

DC Metro Immigration Law PLLC; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

DC Metro Immigration Law PLLC is seeking an Immigration Legal Assistant for Falls Church, VA. The role supports attorneys by preparing forms, petitions, and supporting documents for diverse case types, while maintaining client files, calendars, and deadlines.

Interaction with clients occurs by phone, email, and in person to gather information and provide updates. The position requires a strong foundation in immigration law, excellent communication, and the ability to work on-site.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in immigration law concepts and processes.
• Proficient in preparing forms, petitions, affidavits, and supporting evidence.
• Excellent communication with clients, attorneys, and government agencies.
• Experience providing administrative assistance in a legal or professional office setting.
• Prior paralegal/immigration experience or interest in the legal field.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Familiar with case management software and standard office apps.
• On-site collaboration and client confidentiality in a Falls Church office.
• Bachelor’s degree or pursuing a degree; paralegal certificate or relevant experience.
• Amharic language fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize immigration forms, petitions, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain client files and manage case calendars and deadlines.
• Schedule consultations and track case progress.
• Communicate with clients by phone, email, and in person.
• Perform basic legal research and drafting correspondence.
• Coordinate with government agencies as needed.
• Provide general office administrative support.

Skills

Immigration law

Legal document preparation

Communication

Administrative support

Paralegal experience

Organization

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Amharic language fluency

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or pursuing degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant experience

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Company Description

DC Metro Immigration Law PLLC is a full-service immigration law firm that supports clients across family-based, employment-based, naturalization, religious worker, investment, and other specialized immigration matters. The firm also handles a broad range of non-immigrant visa services, including student, visitor, exchange visitor, employment, religious, and family-related visas. In addition, the firm provides legal assistance in humanitarian cases such as humanitarian parole and VAWA (Abused Spouse) matters, as well as status changes and permanent residency adjustments. Attorneys at DC Metro Immigration Law PLLC focus on personalized service tailored to each client’s situation and recognize the emotional and practical challenges of immigration processes. The team is committed to helping individuals and families navigate complex immigration issues with care and professionalism.

Role Description

The Immigration Legal Assistant is a part-time or possible full-time, on-site role based in Falls Church, VA. This role supports the attorney by preparing and organizing immigration forms, petitions, and supporting documentation for a variety of case types, including family-based, employment-based, non-immigrant, and humanitarian matters. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining client files, managing case calendars and deadlines, scheduling consultations, and tracking case progress. The Immigration Legal Assistant will communicate with clients by phone, email, and in person to gather information, provide case updates, and ensure timely submission of required documents. The role also involves performing basic legal research, drafting correspondence, coordinating with government agencies when needed, and assisting with general office administration to support efficient law firm operations.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in immigration law concepts and an understanding of legal processes relevant to visas, adjustment of status, and naturalization.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation, including forms, petitions, affidavits, and supporting evidence for immigration filings.
• Excellent communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication with clients, attorneys, and government agencies.
• Experience providing administrative assistance in a legal or professional office setting, including file management and scheduling.
• Prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, preferably in immigration law, or a demonstrated interest in the legal field.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfort working with case management software, document management tools, and standard office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, email).
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff in an on-site office setting and to maintain client confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s degree or currently working towards a Bachelor's or higher degree, paralegal certificate, or comparable relevant experience in a legal or immigration services environment.
• Language fluency in Amharic - Ethiopian language required