[Remote] Immigration Attorney (Case Preparation)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. New Frontier Immigration Law is a mid-sized law firm in Phoenix, AZ, dedicated to humanitarian-based immigration solutions. They are seeking a licensed Immigration Attorney to provide paralegal and legal assistant support to U.S.-based immigration attorneys, focusing on case preparation and legal research for humanitarian immigration cases.
Responsibilities
ā¢ Prepare and assemble complex immigration applications including I-130, I-485, I-751, I-601A, VAWA (I-360), U visa (I-918), T visa (I-914), SIJS petitions, asylum applications (I-589), and naturalization (N-400)
ā¢ Review client intake information and organize supporting documentation (birth certificates, marriage certificates, police records, medical records, affidavits, etc.)
ā¢ Draft cover letters, legal memoranda, and case summaries for attorney review
ā¢ Prepare evidentiary exhibits and organize them according to USCIS filing requirements
ā¢ Conduct legal research on immigration law, case precedents, country conditions, and USCIS policy guidance
ā¢ Draft declarations, affidavits, and hardship statements for humanitarian cases
ā¢ Research state-specific requirements for SIJS predicate orders and family court filings
ā¢ Prepare legal briefs and memoranda on complex immigration issues
ā¢ Prepare removal defense packages including asylum applications, cancellation of removal filings, and bond motions
ā¢ Organize evidence for Immigration Court hearings (Master Calendar and Individual Hearings)
ā¢ Draft motions to terminate, motions to reopen, and motions to reconsider
ā¢ Compile country conditions evidence and expert witness materials
ā¢ Review applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with USCIS requirements
ā¢ Conduct internal quality checks before attorney final review
ā¢ Ensure all deadlines are tracked and cases are filed timely
ā¢ Maintain organized digital case files using Filevine case management software
ā¢ Draft client correspondence and case status updates for attorney approval
ā¢ Prepare interview preparation materials for USCIS interviews
ā¢ Translate documents (if applicable language skills)
ā¢ Assist with client document collection requests
ā¢ Provide detailed case notes and handoff summaries for U.S. attorneys each morning
ā¢ Participate in virtual team meetings (may require flexibility for U.S. business hours occasionally)
ā¢ Collaborate with U.S.-based paralegals and attorneys through Slack, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms
ā¢ Flag urgent issues or questions for attorney attention
Skills
ā¢ Licensed attorney (LLB + Bar Council enrollment in India)
ā¢ Hands-on experience preparing these specific USCIS forms: I-589 (Asylum applications), I-360 (VAWA self-petitions), I-918 (U visa) OR I-914 (T visa)
ā¢ Experience with removal defense / cancellation of removal
ā¢ Previous work with U.S. law firms or U.S. immigration organizations
ā¢ 3+ years legal experience
ā¢ Fluent English (legal writing level)
ā¢ Filevine, Clio, or MyCase experience
ā¢ EOIR court proceeding knowledge (Master Calendar/Individual Hearings)
ā¢ Trauma-informed approach to humanitarian cases
ā¢ Experience drafting I-601A hardship waivers, SIJS petitions, or N-400 applications
Company Overview
ā¢ New Frontier Immigration Law is a law firm that specializes in family petitions, military parole, appeals, and naturalization services. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://newfrontier.us/.
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Responsibilities
ā¢ Prepare and assemble complex immigration applications including I-130, I-485, I-751, I-601A, VAWA (I-360), U visa (I-918), T visa (I-914), SIJS petitions, asylum applications (I-589), and naturalization (N-400)
ā¢ Review client intake information and organize supporting documentation (birth certificates, marriage certificates, police records, medical records, affidavits, etc.)
ā¢ Draft cover letters, legal memoranda, and case summaries for attorney review
ā¢ Prepare evidentiary exhibits and organize them according to USCIS filing requirements
ā¢ Conduct legal research on immigration law, case precedents, country conditions, and USCIS policy guidance
ā¢ Draft declarations, affidavits, and hardship statements for humanitarian cases
ā¢ Research state-specific requirements for SIJS predicate orders and family court filings
ā¢ Prepare legal briefs and memoranda on complex immigration issues
ā¢ Prepare removal defense packages including asylum applications, cancellation of removal filings, and bond motions
ā¢ Organize evidence for Immigration Court hearings (Master Calendar and Individual Hearings)
ā¢ Draft motions to terminate, motions to reopen, and motions to reconsider
ā¢ Compile country conditions evidence and expert witness materials
ā¢ Review applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with USCIS requirements
ā¢ Conduct internal quality checks before attorney final review
ā¢ Ensure all deadlines are tracked and cases are filed timely
ā¢ Maintain organized digital case files using Filevine case management software
ā¢ Draft client correspondence and case status updates for attorney approval
ā¢ Prepare interview preparation materials for USCIS interviews
ā¢ Translate documents (if applicable language skills)
ā¢ Assist with client document collection requests
ā¢ Provide detailed case notes and handoff summaries for U.S. attorneys each morning
ā¢ Participate in virtual team meetings (may require flexibility for U.S. business hours occasionally)
ā¢ Collaborate with U.S.-based paralegals and attorneys through Slack, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms
ā¢ Flag urgent issues or questions for attorney attention
Skills
ā¢ Licensed attorney (LLB + Bar Council enrollment in India)
ā¢ Hands-on experience preparing these specific USCIS forms: I-589 (Asylum applications), I-360 (VAWA self-petitions), I-918 (U visa) OR I-914 (T visa)
ā¢ Experience with removal defense / cancellation of removal
ā¢ Previous work with U.S. law firms or U.S. immigration organizations
ā¢ 3+ years legal experience
ā¢ Fluent English (legal writing level)
ā¢ Filevine, Clio, or MyCase experience
ā¢ EOIR court proceeding knowledge (Master Calendar/Individual Hearings)
ā¢ Trauma-informed approach to humanitarian cases
ā¢ Experience drafting I-601A hardship waivers, SIJS petitions, or N-400 applications
Company Overview
ā¢ New Frontier Immigration Law is a law firm that specializes in family petitions, military parole, appeals, and naturalization services. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://newfrontier.us/.
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