**Key Responsibilities**
**Case Management & Documentation**
- Maintain records/filing systems and process mail from clients, USCIS, Court, FBI, ICE, etc.
- Perform Case Assembly: prepare and organize complete case packets for attorney review and submission to USCIS or other relevant agencies.
- Collect, review, and organize client documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Draft and prepare immigration forms, affidavits, and supporting documents.
- Maintain case files and update the internal case management system.
- Track deadlines and ensure timely submission of client cases.
**Legal Support by Practice Area**
- **General Immigration**: Handle FOIAs, case searches, and related administrative matters.
- **Family-Based Immigration**: Support one-step family-based petitions and adjustment of status for clients with complications (criminal history, complex family structure, etc.); assist with consular processing; draft and respond to moderately complex RFEs and NOIDs; prepare initial appeals to AAO or BIA for less complex issues.
- **Removal Defense**: Assist in preparing documents for deportation defense cases, PD requests, and basic motions.
**Client & Team Coordination**
- Manage client communications with empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity from intake to resolution.
- Assist attorneys with tasks needed in a client's immigration case through a workshare task model (e.g., making inquiries to USCIS, copying/organizing client documents, facilitating approval workshops for clients).
- Collaborate with attorneys, case coordinators,



and client care specialists to move cases forward efficiently.
- Assist in training and mentoring new Case Coordinators, interns, or entry-level legal assistants.
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda under attorney supervision.
**Administrative & Operational Support**
- Manage and monitor client data collection, client database, office phone, and calendaring systems.
- Assist with coverage for telephone and walk-in reception duties and other administrative tasks as needed.
- Uphold confidentiality and compliance with firm policies and immigration regulations.
**Position Summary**
**Qualifications & Requirements**
**Required**
- Fluent in Spanish (written and verbal).
- 2 to 4 years of experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or similar legal support role, preferably in immigration law.
- Strong writing skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in immigration law procedures and forms.
- Ability to organize, multi-task, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to work independently on moderately complex matters with mínimal supervision.
**Preferred**
- Background in legal services or demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and immigrants' rights.
- Experience with case management systems and immigration databases.
- Familiarity with USCIS, EOIR, and federal court procedures.
Tipo de puesto: Jornada completa, Por tiempo indeterminado
Sueldo: $17,****** - $24,****** al mes
Beneficios:
- Opción a contrato indefinido
- Servicio de gimnasio
Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial

📌 Legal Assistant Immigration Law (Guadalajara)
🏢 GC Advisory Group
📍 Guadalajara