United States Immigration Paralegal

Job Title: Immigration Legal Assistant

Type: Independent Contractor

Location: Remote | South Africa

Position Type: Full-time, Virtual

The Law Offices of Sabrina Li, P.C. is a leading, full-service U.S. immigration law firm with offices in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Santa Ana, and Dallas, as well as international operations across Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. We are dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate complex legal challenges with skill, compassion, and integrity.

We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 Inc. Best Workplaces honoree, a distinction that reflects our intentional investment in our people and workplace culture. Our firm prioritizes professional development, clear career pathways, and a culture of accountability and respect — creating a workplace where high performers can build meaningful, long-term careers.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented U.S. Immigration Paralegal to join our growing remote legal team in South Africa.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience handling U.S. immigration matters and possess a strong understanding of immigration processes, case preparation, and document management. This role requires a highly organized professional who can effectively manage a high-volume caseload, meet strict deadlines, and deliver exceptional client service in a fast-paced legal environment.

Working closely with attorneys and legal support staff, you will play a key role in preparing immigration filings, maintaining case records, communicating with clients, and ensuring matters progress efficiently throughout the immigration process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and file immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documentation.
• Draft and review legal documents, declarations, affidavits, recommendation letters, and client correspondence.
• Communicate with clients to gather information, request supporting documentation, provide case updates, and respond to inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain organized and accurate digital case files to support efficient case management and document retrieval.
• Manage and update legal case management and CRM systems, including platforms such as PracticePanther, Lawmatics, Docketwise, Pipefile, and Monday.com.
• Track filing deadlines, monitor case progress, and assist with scheduling and administrative coordination.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and legal support staff on case preparation, workflow management, and case strategy implementation.
• Utilize legal technology and AI-assisted tools to improve productivity, organization, and workflow efficiency.
• Consistently meet established performance expectations related to quality, productivity, responsiveness, and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience handling U.S. immigration cases (required).
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing U.S. immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documentation.
• Experience using legal case management and CRM software is required, including platforms such as Docketwise, PracticePanther, Lawmatics, Pipefile, or similar systems.
• Strong drafting, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to meet performance goals and productivity expectations in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Strong proficiency in utilizing AI tools to enhance work product and efficiency is highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Candidates must have a reliable home office setup, including high-speed internet and a backup power solution to ensure consistent availability during power outages.

Why Join Our Team?

Supportive & Growth-Oriented Environment

• Comprehensive training and onboarding to support your success
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Collaborative and empowering culture within a global legal team
• Exposure to a wide variety of complex immigration matters and case strategies

Flexible Remote Work

• Fully remote position based in South Africa
• Flexible scheduling to support productivity and work-life balance
• Work from the comfort of your home with no commute

Competitive & Rewarding Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Holiday pay for all U.S. federal holidays observed by the firm
• Performance-based bonuses to reward your contributions
• Periodic remuneration reviews to ensure fair and competitive compensation

Dynamic & Professional Culture

• Be part of a team that values initiative, reliability, and professionalism
• Thrive in an environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning

Working Hours

The scheduling for this role is flexible; however, team members are required to maintain a minimum of 6 hours of overlap with the firm’s operating hours in Pacific Time (PT), subject to operational needs and team coordination.

Application Process

To better evaluate candidate skills, the application process may include a brief writing assessment in addition to the standard application form and interview process.

Join our team as an Immigration Paralegal and contribute to a culture of excellence, client advocacy, and operational efficiency while advancing your legal career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, contacting our offices by phone, email, or social media regarding this position is strictly prohibited. Any inquiries about application status through these channels will result in automatic disqualification from the hiring process. Our hiring team carefully reviews every submission and will contact qualified candidates directly.