Remote Immigration Legal Assistant: Citizenship & SIJ

HireHawk Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

HireHawk Inc. is seeking a Legal Assistant to support Citizenship, Adjustment of Status, SIJ-SAPCR, Removal of Conditions, and CPS matters.

You will work closely with attorneys to organize cases, prepare forms, affidavits, and client communications while tracking deadlines and milestones. This remote, full-time contractor role requires prior immigration law experience, strong English, and ability to coordinate with clients in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Experience as Immigration Legal Assistant or paralegal in a U.S. immigration practice.
• Knowledge of Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, SIJ-SAPCR, and Removal of Conditions/I-751.
• Experience preparing immigration forms, petitions, affidavits, and other case documentation under attorney supervision.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage deadlines, track applications, and maintain legal files.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in preparing Citizenship/Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, SIJ-SAPCR, Removal of Conditions, and CPS matters from intake through key case milestones.
• Prepare immigration forms, petitions, affidavits, supporting evidence, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Draft and organize motions, proposed orders, and supporting materials for CPS matters under attorney guidance.
• Maintain complete and accurate case files, databases, calendars, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor filed applications, court dates, case deadlines, interviews, hearings, and other time-sensitive requirements.

Skills

Immigration law experience

Paralegal experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Legal research

Case management

Communication skills (written)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, or related field

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Gmail

Google Drive

Job description

HireHawk Inc. is seeking a Legal Assistant to support Citizenship, Adjustment of Status, SIJ-SAPCR, Removal of Conditions, and CPS matters.

You will work closely with attorneys to organize cases, prepare forms, affidavits, and client communications while tracking deadlines and milestones. This remote, full-time contractor role requires prior immigration law experience, strong English, and ability to coordinate with clients in English and Spanish.