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Employment Type:Full-Time ContractorWorkplace:RemoteSchedule:Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5 00 PM CSTCompensation:$**** - $****/month (negotiable depending on experience)About UsHireHawk connects skilled professionals with meaningful remote career opportunities at U.S. and Canadian companies.
We believe talented people should be able to do important work from anywhere, supported by clear expectations, structured onboarding, and a globally distributed team.About the RoleAs a Bilingual Legal Assistant in the Humanitarian Department, you will support attorneys and the Senior Legal Assistant across VAWA petitions, T visas, U visas, and humanitarian-based Adjustment of Status matters.
You will own key parts of the case process, from gathering client documentation and conducting research to preparing filings and monitoring deadlines.
Your work will directly affect the quality, completeness, and timely progression of cases involving people navigating highly sensitive circumstances.
This position is being added to strengthen the department's capacity and client supportResponsibilitiesPrepare accurate, complete, and well-organized case files for VAWA petitions, T visas, U visas, and humanitarian-based Adjustment of Status mattersDraft and review affidavits, declarations, correspondence, and supporting legal documents under attorney supervisionConduct legal research that helps attorneys evaluate case options, develop strategies, and address case-specific issuesManage an assigned caseload, track milestones,



and ensure filing requirements and deadlines are metCoordinate with clients in English and Spanish to gather records, clarify information, and resolve missing documentationKeep clients informed about case progress, upcoming steps, appointments, and preparation requirementsMaintain accurate case notes, documents, deadlines, and status updates in the case management systemPrepare clients for consultations, hearings, court appearances, and other legal proceedings with empathy and clear guidanceProtect confidential and sensitive information while complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirementsCollaborate with attorneys, the Senior Legal Assistant, and other team members to resolve case challenges and balance departmental prioritiesRequirementsMust-Have:At least 2 years of legal assistant experience, including direct work on humanitarian immigration matters such as VAWA petitions, U visas, T visas, or humanitarian-based Adjustment of StatusProfessional written and verbal fluency in both English and SpanishExperience drafting affidavits, declarations, and other legal documents and preparing case files for submissionAbility to independently manage a caseload, maintain accurate records, and meet multiple legal deadlinesExperience using legal research tools and case management softwareNice to Have:Paralegal certification or legal assistant diploma or bachelor's degree in a related fieldExperience preparing clients for hearings, interviews, court appearances, or other legal proceedingsExperience supporting departmental reporting, workload coordination, or case workflow improvementsPrevious experience working with a distributed or fully remote legal team

📌 Legal Assistant (Humanitarian Immigration) | Remote | Latam (Xico)
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